{"product_id":"the-brave-koalas-first-day-haurelee-9798180745606","title":"The Brave Koala's First Day: An Illustrated Story About Starting School, New Friends, and Feeling Brave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first day of school can feel as big as a mountain-especially when you do not know anyone yet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoky is a soft, lovable little koala who would rather stay safely on his favorite branch. The school below is filled with unfamiliar sounds, busy animals, and new experiences, and his heart will not stop going \u003cb\u003ethump, thump, thump\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help him feel more secure, Mama Koala gives him a smooth golden pebble to hold whenever his nerves grow too big. But when an unexpected accident sends the pebble rolling away, Koky must face the classroom without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen he meets Toby, a little wombat who needs some help of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween a very heavy book, colorful crayons, shared laughter, and a growing friendship, Koky begins to discover that a new place can feel much less frightening when someone is beside you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Brave Koala's First Day\u003c\/b\u003e is a tender illustrated story about approaching unfamiliar experiences, expressing nervous feelings, helping others, and taking things \u003cb\u003eone little step at a time\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough \u003cb\u003e14 beautifully illustrated scenes\u003c\/b\u003e, young readers can follow Koky as he experiences: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst-day nerves and uncertainty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReassurance from a loving parent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKindness, cooperation, and companionship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe comfort of being welcomed by someone new\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated for \u003cb\u003echildren ages 3-6\u003c\/b\u003e, this gentle picture book is ideal for family read-aloud time, preparing for preschool or kindergarten, and opening reassuring conversations about new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its lovable animal characters, playful sound effects, and comforting message, it can also make a thoughtful \u003cb\u003eback-to-school gift for a young child\u003c\/b\u003e beginning a new chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Koky as he discovers that courage can begin with one small step-and one new companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Haurelee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798180745606\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Haurelee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001987047679,"sku":"9798180745606","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-brave-koalas-first-day-haurelee-9798180745606","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}