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Stories

One big first per story, and three small secrets that make it a little less scary.

Out now Ezz with his school backpack

My First Day of School

Ezz6 min · Watch and print
Coming soon Ezz peeking out from under his blanket at night

My First Night in My Own Room

EzzNext story
Coming soon Nai in a mermaid costume on stage

My First Time on Stage

NaiComing soon
Coming soon Ezz holding a ribbon after a race

My First Lost Race

EzzComing soon

The three secrets · First Day of School

Say them together: one finger, two fingers, three!

1

Bring a little piece of home

A photo, a small teddy, or a heart drawn on your hand. When you miss home, look at it.

2

Say one tiny hi

You don't need lots of words. Just say hi. That's how friends start.

3

Ask a grown-up

Grown-ups at school are there to help. Ask, even when it feels a bit scary.

Things to do at home

Pick a story for its free colouring book, secrets card and parent guide.

Free printables Ezz with his school backpack

My First Day of School

12-page colouring book · three-secrets card · parent guide
Coming soon Ezz peeking out from under his blanket at night

My First Night in My Own Room

Colouring book and more, with the next story

Coming soon for every story

Coming soon

Brave badges

A colour-in certificate for after the real big day: "I did my first day of school!"

Coming soon

Audio stories

Just the story, no screen. For bedtime, the car, or a quiet moment.

Coming soon

Practice charts

Sticker charts to practise a secret a little each day, starting with sleeping in your own room.

For grown-ups

Short stories, small conversations.

After watching First Day of School, ask:

  1. What little piece of home would you like to take with you?
  2. Who could you say a tiny hi to tomorrow?
  3. Which grown-up at school could you ask for help?

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