The First Day: A Story of Courage [Paperback]

Makwa has first-day jitters when he goes to a new school.A lesson in conquering your fears for young readers.Makwa has to go to a new school—and he doesn't want to. How will he face his first day?

The First Dayis one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school and community.