Live at Sweet Basil

Coco's First Day of School is more than a picture book—it's a gentle and reassuring story that helps children ages 3–6 prepare for their first day of school with confidence. Through Coco's heartwarming journey, young readers explore feelings like curiosity, nervousness, shyness, and courage while discovering that new experiences can be exciting, safe, and fun.

As Coco meets new classmates, learns to share, asks for help, and settles into his new classroom, children will recognize familiar first-day experiences and feel encouraged to face their own school adventures with confidence.

Perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and homeschool families, this engaging read-aloud supports:

• School readiness
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Emotional intelligence
• Confidence and resilience
• Communication skills
• Early childhood development

Ideal for:

• Preschool and kindergarten children (ages 3–6)
• First day of school preparation
• Bedtime reading
• Classroom read-alouds
• Homeschool learning
• Parents, teachers, and caregivers