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Stories about trying new things

A first day of school, a picnic that takes a few tries, and a new friend who gets an honest answer. Each story starts with something unfamiliar—and finds a way that fits.

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Three stories about finding a way that fits

Cover of Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic
  • Around age 6
  • 9 pages
  • Narration 2:57

Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic

Miso likes to sit. Bim likes to hang. They try a few very unsuitable picnic spots before finding one that works for both.

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“On Halloween evening, Miso tied on her leaf cape over her teal neckerchief. She packed two m…”

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Cover of Fenn's Bus Seat
  • Around age 4
  • 6 pages
  • Narration 1:43

Fenn's Bus Seat

Fenn is worried his enormous tail will get in the way at school. An aisle seat and a very silly bus noise leave room for a new friend.

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“On his first day of school, Fenn stopped at the classroom door. His tail was enormous. What…”

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Cover of The Name Beneath the Rain
  • Around age 9
  • 10 pages
  • Narration 2:59

The Name Beneath the Rain

Juniper tries being loud, funny, and agreeable at her new school. Naming a rain sound with Ash gives her something of her own to say—and something to write to her old friend.

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“On her first morning at the new school, Juniper kept reaching for the place beside her where…”

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Choosing tonight’s book

The new thing doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s

Fenn, for about four, stops hiding at the back on his first day. Miso and Bim, for about six, try a few spots before finding one that works for both. Juniper, for about nine, stops going along with a game she dislikes and tells a new friend what she really loves.

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  • What makes the new picnic spot work?
  • What would you name the sound of rain on a window?

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