Fred is worried about starting school. He is worried he won't fit in.

Fred's First Day at School

Fred standing nervously at the entrance of a colorful classroom

Fred was a small egg-shaped character with batwings and two teeth. He had two small feet that helped him waddle around. Today was Fred's first day at school, and he was very nervous. He worried he wouldn't fit in with the other kids. But he was determined to give it a try.

Fred's New Adventure

Fred sitting next to Lily, a character with a friendly smile, inside a classroom

As Fred entered the classroom, he saw many different characters. Some had long tails, and others had big ears. Fred felt a bit shy, but then he saw a friendly smile from a character named Lily. Lily waved and asked Fred to sit next to her. Fred was happy to have made his first friend.

Meeting New Friends

Fred flapping his small batwings excitedly near a playground swing

During recess, Fred and Lily went to the playground. Fred was amazed by the swings and slides. He flapped his little wings with excitement. Lily showed him how to climb the jungle gym. Fred realized he could do many things, even if he was different.

The Playground Adventure

Fred smiling with a group of diverse friends, feeling happy and accepted

By the end of the day, Fred felt much more comfortable. He had made new friends and learned new games. Fred discovered that being different was okay. Everyone was unique in their own way. Fred couldn't wait to come back to school the next day.