In "Lena's Shoes Are Nervous," Lena is filled with anxiety on the first day of school, not just about starting a new year, but about her shoes. As she prepares, her shoes come to life with their own worries and fears about fitting in and performing well. Throughout the day, they navigate the ups and downs of the first-day experience, facing the challenges of new friends, teachers, and classrooms. Ultimately, Lena learns that it's okay to feel nervous and that embracing her uniqueness is what truly matters. The story addresses themes of self-acceptance and overcoming fears in a relatable way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2018 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .

Juana Medina was born in Bogota, Colombia. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and is the winner of the Pura Belpre Author Award for Juana & Lucas . She lives in Washington, DC. Keith Calabrese is an author and screenwriter who holds a degree in creative writing from Northwestern University. A former script reader, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, and a dog who thinks he's a mountain goat.