Before We Go Kids Books coming soon
A watercolor family at a sunny cruise port, with children, luggage, and a stuffed lamb.

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Stories that help kids feel ready before they go.

Gentle picture books for first trips, busy places, new rooms, loud moments, and all the little feelings that can come before a big day.

Books coming soon

First adventures

Three first-trip stories to help kids know what to expect and feel more confident.

Cruise story watercolor preview.

We're Going on a Cruise

Preparing kids for big ships, new places, lines, sounds, and ocean days.

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Airplane and hotel story watercolor preview.

We're Going on an Airplane

From the airport to the sky, a calm step-by-step preparation story.

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New room and beach house story watercolor preview.

We're Staying Somewhere New

New rooms, new routines, and feeling safe away from home.

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For the grown-ups getting everyone ready.

Each story is built around simple sequence, sensory expectations, emotional naming, and one calm phrase kids can practice with a trusted grown-up.

1

What happens first, next, and later.

2

What might feel loud, busy, strange, or big.

3

How trying with help can still be brave.