Fearless Beans

by Melissa Heye, Melissa Heye

***Back to School Sale - good through Sep. 15th!*** The experience of transitioning to daycare or kindergarten can be a source of great anxiety for young children. Fearless Beans is a picture book for boys and girls ages 3-6 which tells the story of a sweet little dog named Beans and his first day of doggie daycare. Like many children, Beans was anxious about his first day; however, he soon learns how much fun making friends can be. The experience of going to doggie daycare helps Beans build confidence, make friends, and learn other valuable social skills. Similar to what your child may experience attending preschool or kindergarten for the first time, Beans’ experience transforms the anxiety of his first day into an excitement for the next. Beans’ adventure will help prepare your child to overcome the fears and anxieties associated with his/her the first day of preschool or kindergarten. It is my hope that reading Fearless Beans with your child will help them to identify with Beans and believe, "If Beans is ready and can do it, I can do it too"

35 pages, Staple Bound

Published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Teneisha]

Fearless Beans is about a small white dog who gathers up bravery for every adventure that comes his way. The phrase “really, really ready” is repeated throughout which could be fun to use as a theatrical point when reading the story out loud.

I imagine a 3-5 year old would like hearing this story out loud but it may be a bit wordy for anyone younger.