STORY SUMMARY 
A young boy is about to face two special new experiences. The first is that he will start school. As his mother helps him prepare he feels rather anxious and wonders what school will be like. The boy’s mother takes him to school and encourages him to join the other children playing. Everything feels very new to the boy but the teachers and the other children are friendly. Soon he is taking part in the school activities with them. At the end of the school day the boy is excited to see his mother and show her what happened. The second new experience is that the boy has to go to the dentist. The boy also feels anxious about this event but his mother explains what will happen and reassures him. The dental examination goes well. That evening the boy proudly shares his new experiences with his family. With the support of his family and all the other people involved he has successfully managed two important new challenges.