A heartwarming children's story about honesty, friendship, and keeping it a buck.
What happens when a new kid brings BIG stories... and even bigger drama?
Meet Dee-Dee Drama the Llama, a confident new student who loves attention and flashy stories. On the first day of school, her exaggerated tales quickly turn the classroom upside down-until one moment of teasing crosses the line and hurts a friend.
With the calm guidance of Steele the EEL, the self-reflection of Lingo Lex the Lemur, and the courage to make things right, Dee-Dee learns an important lesson:
Gossip is noise. Friendship is the goal.
Why families and educators love this book:
Teaches honesty vs. exaggeration in a kid-friendly way
Addresses peer pressure, gossip, and repairing mistakes
Models calm communication and accountability
Uses modern, relatable language kids actually understand
Encourages empathy, leadership, and emotional growth
Perfect for:
Ages 6-10
Classrooms, SEL lessons, and read-alouds
Parents teaching kindness and accountability
Fans of warm, character-driven stories like Steven Universe
Part of the Drama Llama series, this book is designed to spark meaningful conversations, build emotional intelligence, and remind kids (and adults) that everyone makes mistakes-and everyone can choose to do better.
Written by Charmayne Hanson, The Drama Llama: First Day Flips is more than a story-it's a fresh start.