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Bumper and McDog Fun, Friends and the First Day of School: Help Kids Conquer Fear and Build Friendships
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $21.99
ISBN13: 9781966126102
Publisher: Green Pudding Press
Published: Aug 30 2025
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Working through big feelings, our silly robot and curious dog realize school is awesome.
Starting school can feel exciting and a little bit scary! This cheerful story helps preschoolers manage first-day jitters, make new friends, and discover how kindness and teamwork make school a happy place. Perfect for ages 3 to 5 and great for classroom or home reading.
Bumper and McDog are off to their first day at Ms. Whiskers' school. With new classmates like Zogo, Hula, and Dilly, the morning feels full of energy, nerves, and possibilities. From learning to take turns to tackling the wiggles, the friends quickly find that everyone feels unsure sometimes and that helping each other makes everything easier.
As they build a block tower together, they learn that mistakes can lead to success when you work as a team. A clean-up dance brings laughter to the classroom, turning responsibility into fun and ending the day with smiles all around.
Parents and educators will appreciate how Fun, Friends & the First Day of School gently models emotional regulation, empathy, cooperation, and patience through humor and warmth. Bright illustrations, a playful rhythm, and easy SEL connections make this story an uplifting way to start any school year.
A reassuring, laughter-filled read that helps children see that school is a place to grow, share, and belong.
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