{"product_id":"mollys-first-day-at-her-new-school","title":"Molly's First Day At Her New School","description":"�\nMolly’s First Day at Her New School\nby Brent McNitt\nIt’s a bright October morning at Paw Paw Elementary School in Michigan, and a shy new student named Molly is about to discover that a little kindness can change everything.\nWhen Molly walks into Mr. Franklin’s 3rd-grade classroom for the first time, she feels nervous and out of place. But two friendly classmates—Sydney and Emilee—remember their teacher’s words: “Sometimes, all it takes to change someone’s day is a little kindness.”\nFrom that moment on, friendship begins to bloom. Through lunchtime conversations, shared laughter, and creative discoveries, Molly learns that fitting in doesn’t mean changing who yourself just to fit in—it means finding people who see you for who you already are.\n A heartwarming story about:\nThe power of kindness in helping others feel included\nEmpathy and courage on the first day of school\nFriendship and acceptance, even when we come from different places\nEmotional intelligence and positive classroom behavior  Perfect for:\nChildren ages 5–10 (Grades K–4)\nClassroom libraries, school counselors, and family reading time\nParents and teachers looking for stories that encourage inclusivity, confidence, and compassion\n Readers will love:\nThe beautiful watercolor illustrations that bring Molly, Sydney, and Emilee to life\nA gentle message that’s both timeless and deeply relevant for today’s kids\nThe sweet reminder that being kind is the bravest thing of all\nMolly’s First Day at Paw Paw Elementary is more than a story—it’s an invitation for every child to reach out, smile first, and make someone’s day brighter.\n\n“children’s books about friendship and inclusion”\n“books for shy kids or new students”\n“classroom books that teach kindness”\n“SEL picture book for elementary students”\n“stories about courage, empathy, and belonging”\n“diverse classroom picture book”\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0G2G24ZR6\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0G2G24ZR6.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McNitt, Brent|McNItt, Brent\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43577476743229,"sku":"BVV.B0G2G24ZR6.A","price":11.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0G2G24ZR6-0.jpg?v=1788646752","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/mollys-first-day-at-her-new-school","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}