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Gabby hugging her soft blue backpack with a pink headband in her hair, sitting up in bed. Mom, a smiling 30yo woman with brown hair in a ponytail, stands by the bedroom door. Sunlight streams through the window.
"Wake up, Gabby!" called Mom. Gabby sat up, her heart fluttering like butterfly wings. "Today’s the day," Gabby whispered, hugging her soft blue backpack tight.
Gabby with a thoughtful expression, poking pancakes at a kitchen table. Dad, a 32yo man with short black hair and a gentle smile, sits across from her. A bright kitchen background.
At breakfast, Gabby poked her pancakes. "Will I make friends?" she asked softly. Dad smiled, "Of course! You’re brave and kind."
Gabby with neatly brushed hair, a sparkling pink headband, and tied shoes, standing by the front door. Mom kneels beside her, adjusting Gabby’s backpack. A hallway with family photos in the background.
Gabby’s hair was brushed, shoes tied tight, and her favorite pink headband sparkled. "Do you know where to go?" Mom asked. Gabby nodded—sort of.
Gabby holding Mom’s hand, walking along a path lined with blooming flowers. The red school door is visible ahead.
Hand in hand, Gabby and Mom walked past blooming flowers. "Look for the red door," reminded Mom. Gabby spotted it ahead, heart pounding.
Gabby standing by the cubbies with a shy expression. Leo, a smiling 5yo boy with short curly hair, waves at her. Classroom shelves and toys in the background.
In the classroom, kids laughed and played. Gabby stood by the cubbies, feeling shy. A boy smiled and waved, "Hi, I'm Leo!"
Ms. Wong, a 28yo woman with shoulder-length black hair and a warm smile, kneels to greet Gabby at the classroom entrance. Colorful letters and pictures decorate the classroom walls.
Ms. Wong bent down and smiled, "Welcome, Gabby!" Gabby whispered, "Hi." The classroom walls were bright with colorful letters and pictures.
Gabby, looking curious, finds her name on a cubby. Leo points at the cubby, smiling. Gabby’s soft blue backpack is tucked inside. Classroom cubby area in the background.
Gabby found her name on a cubby. "That’s you!" said Leo. She tucked her backpack inside, feeling a little braver.
Gabby and Leo sitting on a bright rug in a circle with other children. Gabby is smiling, saying 'Purple!' Leo grins at her. Ms. Wong sits nearby, classroom posters in the background.
Kids sat in a circle on a bright rug. Ms. Wong asked, "What’s your favorite color?" Gabby answered, "Purple!" Leo grinned, "Me too!"
Gabby laughing as she climbs a ladder to the slide. Leo waves from the top. Other kids play nearby. Playground with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Outside, Gabby watched kids on the slide. Leo waved, "Come play!" Gabby climbed the ladder, laughing as the wind swirled around them.
Gabby and Leo sitting side by side at a lunchroom table. Gabby smiles, offering half her cookie to Leo. Lunch trays and a cheerful cafeteria in the background.
Gabby sat beside Leo in the lunchroom. "Your sandwich looks yummy," he said. Gabby smiled, offering him half her cookie.
Gabby coloring a big, bright sun at a table. Ms. Wong stands behind her, smiling proudly. Art supplies and children’s drawings cover the classroom walls.
Gabby colored a big, bright sun at art time. She whispered, "I think I like Kindergarten." Ms. Wong smiled, "You’re doing great, Gabby."
Gabby running into Mom’s arms at the red school door. Gabby grins, Mom hugs her tightly, looking proud. The school entrance and afternoon sunlight in the background.
Mom waited at the red door after school. Gabby rushed into her hug and said, "I made a friend!" Mom squeezed her tight, proud.