Hello, Stage Fright!

Now a Netflix Series! Join imaginative ninjas Wes and Georgie as they take the stage in this Level One I Can Read book with text by N. D. Wilson and charming art by Forrest Dickison.

Wes promised Georgie he’d play the drums at her dance recital, but now he’s too nervous. They pretend to be ninjas to help Wes find his courage, but when the audience is suddenly in danger, will they be able to save the day?

Hello, Ninja! Hello, Stage Fright! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

• Overcoming Fear: Wes thinks he’s too scared to perform, until pretending to be a ninja helps him find his inner hero.
• Friendship Story: Join Wes and his best friend Georgie as they discover that being brave is always easier when you have a friend by your side.
• Building Confidence: A gentle and encouraging tale that shows kids how imagination can be a superpower for facing big feelings.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Helps young readers understand and talk about performance anxiety and courage in a fun, accessible ninja adventure.

N. D. Wilson lives and writes in the top story of a tall, skinny house only one block from where he was born. But his bestselling novels have traveled far and wide, having been translated into dozens of languages. He is the author of ten novels, including the Outlaws of Time series, the Ashtown Burials series, and the 100 Cupboards trilogy. He and his wife have five young storytellers of their own, along with an unreasonable number of pets. www.ndwilson.com

Forrest Dickison is the illustrator of a pile of picture books, including Hello Ninja, which became a hit original series on Netflix. His authorial debut, Crispin's Rainy Day, was a 2024 bestseller. He lives in Idaho with his wife and four children. Find out more at www.forrestdickison.com