It's okay to feel unsure! Your child's heart-pounding first days at kindergarten are here—let's step into a bigger, more exciting world together with new friends! Sending a child who hasn't even lived five full years out into an educational setting for the first time is never easy for parents. For the child, whose entire world has so far revolved around mom and dad, it can be even harder. Watching a little one who still seems like a baby leave home for daycare or kindergarten for the first time brings as much anxiety as joy. This book is a gentle guide to kindergarten life, designed to ease that anxiety and fear for both parents and children. "Leaving mom and dad's arms to adjust to a new environment takes real courage. But you'll get used to it soon—don't be afraid!" This is the second story in the bestselling series 'My Rainbow of Feelings,' beloved by readers around the world since its release. With thoughtful advice and encouragement grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, this book helps children facing new environments overcome their fears and bravely take their first steps into the world, even if a little clumsily. It also offers parents valuable wisdom on how to empathize with and guide their children through such big changes. Throughout the book, flip-page spreads let kids search for the same adorable emotion characters that appeared in the first book, adding an extra layer of fun that keeps children engaged. Use this book as a special opportunity to talk with your child about the many feelings they'll encounter in this new world. Try practicing emotional learning with children at home or in the classroom! Search for the hidden emotion characters together throughout the picture book, and take time to talk about what feelings your child experienced that day. This book also comes with reading activity sheets created by a practicing teacher, making it a wonderful emotional education resource for daycare centers, kindergartens, and homes alike!