Ollie's First Day

Ollie’s First Day is a heartwarming picture book that helps young children prepare for the big milestone of starting school. With simple, age-appropriate language and joyful illustrations, it follows Ollie the Otter as he navigates new routines, meets new friends, and learns that it’s okay to feel nervous. Designed to build confidence and emotional readiness, this story offers kids a relatable example of courage, connection, and trying something new. It also gives parents a practical tool to support early transitions with warmth and intention. This expanded edition includes more real-life school moments from Ollie’s day. It also features two special pages for grown-ups: Memory Lane, a keepsake space for first-day reflections, and Three Things That Help, a research-backed checklist to support a smooth transition. Whether your child is starting TK or Kindergarten, Ollie’s First Day offers the reassurance they need and the language you can return to again and again.