Ollie the New Owl: A Cozy Story About Starting at a New School and Finding Your Place, for Kids Ages 5-8
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 26 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Ollie's old oak tree home is almost empty, and today she starts at a brand-new school, in a brand-new forest, where nobody knows her name.
With one pressed golden leaf from her favorite old branch tucked safely in her pocket, and an unexpected new friend by a sparkling stream, Ollie discovers that new places can hold new favorites too - and that belonging is something that grows, a little bit each day.
Perfect for:
- Kids starting at a new school after a move
- Children feeling nervous about not knowing anyone in a new class
- Families going through a relocation or big life transition
- A comforting read-aloud for the first week somewhere new
With warm, textured gouache illustrations and a gentle, hopeful message, Ollie the New Owl reminds every child that it's okay to miss the old, while still making room for something new.
A heartfelt gift for kids ages 5-8 starting a new chapter.
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