Some days are big. Some feelings are bigger.
The night before a first day of school, a little heart can feel very full. Excited and nervous. Brave and unsure. All at once.
That’s exactly where we meet Sunny.
The Adventures of Sunny: First Day of School is the second book in our gentle picture-book series for children aged 4–8 — and it’s a story for every little one stepping into something new with butterflies in their tummy.
What the story is about
It’s Sunny’s very first day of school. With her backpack on and her courage stone tucked into her pocket, she sets off like “a little brave rocket” — even though her tummy is doing flips.
There’s so much to discover in a busy new classroom: new faces, new games, and a laugh that bubbles up from somewhere deep inside. But not every moment is easy. By the end of the day, Sunny is holding a big feeling and an even bigger question.
What she learns that night — with a little help from Mum — is the truth we most want our children to carry: your joy belongs to you, and no one gets to take it away.
(No spoilers here — the ending is a gentle one, best discovered together at bedtime.)
Who this book is for
I wrote First Day of School for the tender-hearted child — the one who feels things deeply, who gives kindness freely, and who sometimes needs reminding that being themselves is more than enough. It’s a comforting companion for:
- children starting school, daycare or a new class for the first time
- little ones navigating friendships, teasing, and big emotions
- families who want a warm, reassuring bedtime read
- anyone who loves gentle, softly-illustrated picture books
Why parents love the series
The Adventures of Sunny is a quiet kind of book — no loud lessons, no talking-down. Each story simply shows a child learning something true about themselves, through a small squirrel who notices the world.
