My First Day
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
My First Day
By (Author) Nic Naitanui
Illustrated by Ftima Anaya
A&U Children's
Albert Street Books
2nd December 2025
Australia
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Short-listed for Five to Eight Years 2020 (Australia)
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 260mm, Height 245mm
Description
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.
A perfect resource for helping kids through the anxiety and excitement of starting school.
Author Bio
Nic Naitanui - affectionately known as NicNat - is the well-known, widely respected and much-loved retired ruckman of the West Coast Eagles AFL team. Nic was born in Sydney to Fijian parents, before his family moved to Western Australia. Nic was raised by his mother, who he credits with fostering his strong values and his success on and off the field. Outside of football, Nic is committed to giving back to the community.
Fatima Anaya is a graphic designer and children's illustrator who loves stories about magic, love, friendship, family and animals. She lives in El Salvador with her family, including Milu, a lovely Siberian Husky.
