The Wiggles and Worries of Kindergarten

A new classroom. A busy brain. A whole lot of wiggles.

It's Eric's very first day of kindergarten, and his mind is racing with questions. Will there be blocks? What if the teacher has a pet snake? And does he really have to wear his shoes all day?

Eric is ready for an adventure-but sitting still, listening to directions, and writing his name turn out to be harder than he expected. His feet keep moving, his thoughts keep wandering, and one broken pencil makes everything feel like too much.

Thankfully, Mrs. Gable understands. With a squishy blue star, a classroom wiggle break, and a little encouragement, she helps Eric discover that he can learn in his own way, one small step at a time.

Written by K. D. Scott and illustrated by Sophia Rose, The Wiggles and Worries of Kindergarten is a warm, reassuring picture book about first-day worries, big feelings, and finding the support we need. Eric's story offers a gentle starting point for conversations about attention, movement, frustration, and asking for help.

A comforting read-aloud for families preparing for kindergarten and educators welcoming children into the classroom-especially little learners with busy minds and bodies.

Because starting something new doesn't mean getting everything right the first time.