Gigi's Starting School

Reach for this book when your child is facing the daunting 'big step' of the first day of school and is struggling to articulate their apprehension. It is a gentle, comforting narrative that follows Gigi through the typical morning-of jitters, the walk to the classroom, and the eventual discovery of friendship and fun. The story validates the physical and emotional weight of anxiety while providing a clear roadmap of what to expect from a school environment. It is particularly effective for children ages 3 to 6 who need to see their internal 'butterflies' mirrored in a character who successfully navigates the day. Parents will appreciate how the book models bravery not as the absence of fear, but as the ability to move forward even when things feel new and scary.