Maya, Jordan & Pedro's New School Adventure (Ebook)

The night before her first day, Maya practices her name in the mirror three times, just in case her voice disappears when she needs it most. She's not the only one. Jordan can't stop checking that his shoes are tied. Pedro has already decided he's not going to talk to anyone.

By lunchtime, all three know something the grown-ups keep forgetting to tell kids: the butterflies don't mean something's wrong. They mean something's starting.

Maya, Jordan & Pedro's New School Adventure is a warmly illustrated picture book for children ages 7–9, exploring:

• Managing big feelings and nervousness
• Building courage in unfamiliar situations
• Making new friends
• Discovering your own strengths
• The power of community and belonging

Perfect for back-to-school season, new student transitions, or any time a child needs reassurance that nervousness is normal—and that friends make everything better.

Ideal for:

• Parents supporting children through change
• Teachers preparing classrooms for new students
• Librarians curating emotional development collections
• Homeschooling families building social-emotional skills
• Reading aloud in small groups or one-on-one

Features:

• Diverse, relatable characters
• Gentle, warm illustrations
• Age-appropriate emotional exploration
• Conversation starters for parents and educators
• Available in both secular and faith-based versions

Sometimes the scariest first step is the easiest when you take it with friends.