In this uplifting picture book and heartfelt way of warmly welcoming a child on her first day of school. While encouraging a growth mindset culture and structured learning environment. This book empathized with children that it is okay to be afraid, have some sort of nervousness about going to an unfamiliar place, like school. Layla will have series that express emotions, fears, adventures and positivity.
About the Authors, Essience Ward is a 6-year-old that is full of sass, born leader and very smart. Essience enjoys fashion, crafting and dancing. Essience created this character when she was about 5 years old. Layla was created from Essience's very own baby doll. Essience carries Layla around so much, that she wanted to create story books about her baby doll's life. Lakesha Ward is the mother of Essience and assisted Essience with bringing her vision to life Its all about Essience