Trying something new can spark a range of emotions. These books about doing something for the first time can help ease your child's jitters and celebrate the joy in first experiences.
Milton Makes a Move
Illustrated by Dan Tavis

From Jonathan Graziano, the creator of the viral “Bones or No Bones” TikTok videos and the instant #1 New York Times bestselling Noodle and the No Bones Day, comes a charming and heartfelt picture book following Milton the pug, Jonathan’s newly adopted dog, as he makes a brave move to his forever home!

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First Day of School
Illustrated by Benson Shum

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.

In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!

Visit to the Doctor
Illustrated by Benson Shum

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.

In this mission, Ollie and Sid visit the doctor for a checkup!

Loops
Illustrated by Jashar Awan

Two starred reviews!

From Caldecott Honor– and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and “confidence-boosting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie your shoelaces!

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Just Try It! Someplace New!

In this companion to the instant New York Times bestselling Just Try It! by Netflix star Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily, an encouraging dad eases his daughter’s worries about staying at Grandma’s for the first time.

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Emeka, Eat Egusi!
Illustrated by Bea Jackson

Two starred reviews!

From award-winning author Candice Iloh and New York Times illustrator Bea Jackson comes a “jovial…heartfelt” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book celebration of traditional Nigerian home cooking and the surprising joys of trying new things, from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum.

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Best Buds
Illustrated by Jiarui Jiang

Friendship comes naturally to a boy who moves to town and instantly befriends a variety of plants in this heartwarming and funny picture book for fans of Strictly No Elephants and When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree.

Hardcover

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Ruby's Tools for Making Friends
Illustrated by Apryl Stott

A little fox uses tools to overcome anxiety and make friends at her new school in this heartfelt picture book from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light!

Hardcover

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Daniel Tries a New Potty
Illustrated by Jason Fruchter

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Daniel Tiger plays dress-up at school in this shaped board book with foil on the cover!

Board Book

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Daniel's First Airplane Ride
Illustrated by Jason Fruchter

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Daniel Tiger goes on his very first airplane ride in this 8x8 storybook featuring an all-new original story!

Trade Paperback

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