CozyCaper

Bedtime stories about the first day at kindergarten

A first day at kindergarten or nursery is a big change: a new room, new grown-ups, new children and a goodbye at the door. Hearing a story about it a few nights before helps it feel familiar instead of strange.

Press play to hear a real story made in CozyCaper, with pictures and narration. Then make one starring your own child.

Ava, a small cream bunny in a yellow raincoat with a red backpack, and her gray bunny friend with a blue scarf stand in a sunny kindergarten hallway, staring at a tiny green door in the wall with a goPage 1 of 5
Ava the bunny hopped up the hill to her very first day at kindergarten. The schoolhouse smelled of warm bread and paint. "Ava, look! I don't remember that door." A tiny green door stood in the wall. A golden ticket was tucked in its handle.
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About this story

With CozyCaper the story stars your own child, with their favourite toy along for company. They see themselves walking in, finding a friend and coming home proud, so the real day already has a happy shape.

Tips for parents

How CozyCaper makes a story

  1. Pick the hero and toy. Your child’s name, a favourite character and their own toy become the stars.
  2. Choose the lesson and mood. Being brave, a new baby, the first day at kindergarten; calm or adventurous, 5 to 15 minutes.
  3. Listen together. A painted story is read aloud in a warm voice, with the words lighting up as they’re read.

Tonight’s story is waiting

Pick your child’s hero, favourite toy and a gentle lesson. CozyCaper paints a brand-new story and reads it aloud.

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