For the little girl getting ready for her first day of school
Her backpack's ready. The butterflies in her tummy are about to fly away.
Her backpack has been packed since last night, but her tummy is full of butterflies. In this book, your daughter lives her first day of school before it even arrives: new friends, a kind teacher, a painting she can't wait to show at home and a song in the circle. On every page another butterfly flies away, until she discovers that school isn't something to be scared of — it's a brand-new adventure.
- For ages 3 to 6
- 28 full-color pages, 20×20 cm (8×8 in) hardcover
- Review the digital proof before we print
- Upload a photo and your child becomes the illustrated hero
New · FreeSee your child as the hero on the cover before you order- 1Type their name
- 2Add a photo
- 3See their book
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What's the story?
Your daughter wakes up on the morning of her first day of school with a brand-new backpack waiting on the bed — and butterflies fluttering in her tummy. At the colorful school door, a kind teacher welcomes her and she meets new friends, and the first butterfly flies away. She paints a picture she can't wait to show at home and sings with everyone in the circle, and one by one the butterflies flutter off. By the time the day is over, she's discovered that school is a brand-new adventure — and her tummy is completely calm.
How is the book personalized?
Send us your child's name and a clear photo of their face. We turn the photo into an illustrated character who appears on every page, and print their name on the cover and throughout the story. You'll get a PDF of the full book within 24 hours of ordering to review with us. Nothing goes to print until you approve it.
Size & quality
Glossy hardcover, 20×20 cm (about 8×8 in), printed in high resolution on thick 170 gsm paper that stands up to little fingers. Our print partner holds an international quality certification.
Shipping & delivery
We print and ship within 2–4 business days, and delivery takes 10–14 days. Shipping is free to every destination.
Read it before the big day
What scares little ones most about the first day is not knowing what's coming. When your daughter reads the story in the days before, she knows what's waiting for her: the door, the teacher, the friends, the song. So she walks into school already knowing the way, because she's walked it in her book.
A name for the feeling, not a denial of it
The book never tells your daughter not to be scared. Instead, it gives her worry a picture she can understand: butterflies in her tummy. Once a feeling has a name, it's easier to talk about. You might even find yourself asking her after school, “How many butterflies flew away today?”
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Questions about “My First Day of School”
Should we read it before school starts or after?
Start a few days before the first day, so she knows what to expect. Then keep reading it through the first weeks — it works just as well for preschool and kindergarten as for the start of school.
What kind of photo do you need?
A clear photo of the face in natural light is all it takes — a phone photo is perfect. Avoid dark photos or ones where the face is turned to the side. If the photo won't work, we'll tell you and ask for another before we start.
Can I add a dedication on the first page?
Yes. Write us the dedication you'd like — a line or a paragraph — and we'll print it on the first page in elegant type. It's the page parents come back to years later.
What language is the book in?
English — short, warm sentences made for reading aloud, with your child's name on the cover and throughout the story. You'll see the cover in the free preview, and the whole book in the proof before we print.
What if I don't love the book?
We don't print anything until you've seen the digital proof and approved it. And if your printed book arrives with a printing defect, we'll reprint and ship it again for free.
