In this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression, Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage. Perfect for fans of Dragonboy and Julián Is a Mermaid.
Henry loves the way he feels in his sparkly fish costume. He wears it everywhere he goes: to the grocery store, at the dinner table, and even when taking his fish, Marigold, for a walk. On his first day of school, Henry is feeling anxious. He wishes he could take Marigold with him, but his mom says fish don’t go to school. That’s okay—Henry knows just what to wear to make himself feel braver.
This heartwarming story follows Henry as he faces his fears and makes new friends, all while staying true to himself. ---from the publisher
40 pages 978-0316565271 Ages 3-6
Keywords: first day of school, dealing with anxiety, costume, courage, dealing with feelings, new experiences, new friend, fish, being yourself, believing in yourself, overcoming challenges, 3 year old, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
