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Bedtime story · 5 min read-aloud

One Step InsideA bedtime story about starting school and managing anxiety

On the first morning of school, a young panda slows at the doorway and wishes to stay home. One honest worry, one steady breath, and one clear next step make entering feel possible.

  • 22 illustrated pages
  • Ages 2–8
  • Short & long versions
  • In the Luna app
Cover illustration of One Step Inside
An illustration from One Step Inside

Talk about it after the story

  1. How did the hero feel at the start? Where in the body do you feel that?
  2. Who helped, and what did they say or do?
  3. Have you ever felt like that? What helped you?
  4. Which picture would you like to look at again?

About this story

ThemesStarting School, Managing Anxiety, Courage, Calm Breathing
Length22 illustrated pages, about 5 minutes to read aloud (long version)
Ages2–5 (short version) and 6+ (long version)
The heroTakes your child’s name and is a boy or a girl to match
LanguagesEnglish and Arabic
AccessIn the Luna app; works offline once downloaded
CollectionsBig feelings, Courage, School days