A New Day

Meet Louise, a thoughtful young girl learning how to handle big feelings during an ordinary school day. From test worries to lunchroom embarrassment to playground frustration, Louise discovers that she can pause, breathe, and choose a better next step. This heartwarming story helps young readers understand emotions, build self-control, and remember that one hard moment does not define who they are.

Inside this book, readers will find:

• a relatable story about managing big feelings at school
• reflection questions that encourage discussion and emotional awareness
• Louise's Toolbox with simple calming and choice-making strategies
• a Heart Vocabulary page that introduces important social-emotional words in a child-friendly way.

The blank pages at the end of the story can be used as a space for the reader to draw, write, and reflect after reading:

• How was Louise feeling in the story?
• Have you ever felt the same way?
• What do big feelings feel like in your body?
• What helped Louise reset?
• What helps you feel calm again?
• What is one thing you can do when your feelings feel too big?
• What does a fresh start mean to you?