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Wally's First Day of School

Published by Indigo River Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

The perfect gift for first-day-of-school jitters—this heartfelt story helps families embrace the big leap into kindergarten with love, comfort, and confidence.



As Wally goes to sleep the night before his first day of kindergarten, Mom reflects on the milestone with him, and she sends big wishes for her little boy to cherish childhood and grow with grace. While written for kids, this book is intended to help parents find words for the dramatic and emotional life change of starting school.

About The Author

Courtney Cecil Anderson, a native of small-town Tazewell, Virginia, lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and two sons. Professionally, Courtney is an executive in culture change and the founder of Working Moms Movement, a coaching firm that helps working mothers with organization and time management. When Courtney is not working, spending time with her family, or traveling, she invests her time in building relationships with those important to her. She cares deeply and loves hard. As a children's book author, she proudly leaves her heart on the page and hopes to connect emotionally with parents everywhere.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Indigo River Publishing (April 29, 2025)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781964686417
  • Grades: P - 1
  • Ages: 3 - 6

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