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Personalized First Day of School Book

Sample First day of school book cover

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First days are big. This story walks your child through one, starring them: the butterflies in the morning, meeting the teacher, making a friend, finding something fun and the happy reunion at pick-up.

Why it helps

  • Kids feel braver when they've "practiced" a new situation in a story.
  • Seeing themselves succeed on the page builds real confidence.
  • Works for preschool, kindergarten, a new school or a new class.

When to read it

Start a week or two before the first day, and read it again the night before. Many parents print it and slip it into the backpack.

Make their first day of school book

How it works

  1. Tell us about your child. Name, age, look, favorite animal or thing, even the family pet.
  2. See a free preview. We write the story and paint the cover and first two pages while you wait (about a minute).
  3. Unlock the whole book for $29. All 12 illustrated pages arrive as a print-ready PDF, on screen and by email, usually within 5 minutes.

Start your free preview

Questions parents ask

Can I see it before I pay?

Yes. The cover and first two illustrated pages are a free preview, ready in about a minute. You only pay to unlock the full book.

Can I add a pet or our hometown?

Yes. A pet joins the adventure, and the story can be set in your town.

What ages is it for?

Ages 1 to 10, written for the age you enter.

Can I get it as a real book?

Yes. Choose Hardcover + PDF at checkout ($49): an 8.5 × 8.5 inch hardcover printed and bound by Lulu, shipped free in the US with tracking. The PDF arrives in minutes while it prints.

How fast do I get it?

The PDF usually arrives within 5 minutes of payment. The hardcover ships free in the US.