Amy Allen
Does your child feel nervous about the first day of school? Tillie Belle the Turtle does too-but she’s about to discover that even the smallest shell can carry big courage.On First Day Jitters is a heartwarming, funny, and reassuring picture book for ages 4-8 about overcoming anxiety, building bravery, and embracing new beginnings. From her heavy backpack to her wiggly feet at the classroom door, Tillie Belle’s first day of school is filled with big feelings, small stumbles, and just-right wins.Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary readers, this relatable story gently explores themes of emotional readiness, social courage, and slow-and-steady confidence. Along the way, readers will giggle, cheer, and maybe even whisper, 'Me too,' as Tillie faces everything from loud school bells to lunchtime mix-ups.Includes thoughtful reflection questions on each page to help children express their own first-day feelings-an excellent tool for parents, teachers, and counselors supporting school readiness and emotional development.Great for fans of:First Day Jitters, The Kissing Hand, All Are Welcome, Be Brave Little OnKey topics include:first day of schoolbook for kidsbooks for shy or anxious childrenback to school picture bookemotional readiness for preschoolturtle animal character storygentle social-emotional learningbooks about bravery for childrenWhether read at bedtime, in classrooms, or during morning meetings, this story reminds every child: you don’t have to be fast or loud to be brave-you just have to be you.
