Emotional First

Excitement, fear, joy, and panic—new fatherhood brings it all. One moment you’re dreaming of holding your little one, the next you’re wondering how you’ll manage sleepless nights, support your partner, and stay sane. You’re not alone. Over 10% of new dads experience postpartum depression. The pressure to protect, provide, and parent perfectly is real—but you don’t have to do it alone. This guide is your lifeline. No sugarcoating—just real talk and practical tools to help you navigate the chaos of new fatherhood with ease.

Ready to discover the father you're meant to be? This audiobook unveils the essential insights for the modern dad, guiding you to be the hero your child looks up to. Embrace the journey of fatherhood with the wisdom and tools to navigate its challenges and joys. Many new dads feel they're stepping into the unknown. This guide is your compass, offering not just practical advice but the deeper understanding necessary to thrive in this role.

When Fia Hosein and her family moved from Trinidad & Tobago to Peppermint Falls, she was excited for everything new that awaited them, like snow days! But one cold winter day, Fia's voice starts to sound different and Ma and Grampy tell her it sounds like she has “snow in her throat.” Oh no! Did Fia catch a cold? Now, Mrs. Z has assigned Fia a verbal presentation to perform in front of the whole class. How is Fia supposed to speak in front of her classmates when her voice feels all wrong?

Sebastian Metzger loves learning new things, especially about animals. He's actually been experiencing many new things recently: third grade marks his first year living as a boy. Some things don't change, though. His imaginary friend, Jimothy the chipmunk, is always by his side! When Sebastian spots a new book in the school library on octopodes, he just knows he has to check it out. The only problem is: this book is so new, the librarian hasn't even prepared it to be checked out! Sebastian promises to take great care of it, and the librarian makes an exception.

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Olive Little thinks a crafting club would be the perfect way to connect with her classmates—but when her club plans keep falling short, can she still find a way to make a place for herself in Mrs. Z's class?   Olive Little...

From the beloved longest-tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson, comes a hilarious new picture book perfect for fans of Jory John and Grumpy Monkey. Tomorrow is Bunny's first day of school, and everything is going to be perfect. All he wants is to be the funniest kid in class...

Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for: ★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone ★ Ways...

It's your time to shine! An uplifting text exploring the ups and downs of anticipation that will help buoy readers out of anxiety and into embracing a growth mindset. It’s almost the big day. You’re counting the hours . . .and minutes . . .and seconds . . . But what if it all doesn’t go...

From Emmy-nominated science TV star and host of Netflix’s hit series Emily’s Wonder Lab, Emily Calandrelli, comes an inspirational message of love and positivity, all with original sound design. From the moment we are born, we reach out. We reach out for our loved ones, for new knowledge and...

Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all to say to calm the jitters and help them recognize the similarities we share under the trappings of our uniqueness.