Little Nic’s Big Day
Written by Nic Naitanui
Illustrated by Fatima Anaya
Published by Albert Street Books
Wake up, little Nic. It’s your very first day!
Your school clothes are ready. Let’s get on our way.
Mum, I’m not sure. I’m a little bit wary.
Will I make friends? Will it be scary?
Nic is nervous about his first day … but with the help of his mum and a whole class of new friends, it might just be the best day ever.
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Primary ISBN: 9781760876876
Publication Date: November 2019
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book , Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Fijian/Fijian American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Education & Literacy, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by School
Setting: Australia
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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