Ohno's First Sleepover -

Ohno is going to his very first sleepover, and he can hardly wait!

There will be games, snacks, blankets, laughter, and-best of all-a whole night with his friends Pal, Ready, Figure, and Moxie. What could possibly go wrong?

At first, everything is wonderful. But when the lights go out and the house grows quiet, the sleepover suddenly doesn't feel quite the same.

CREAK. TAP. RUSTLE.

Ohno's eyes pop open.

The room looks different in the dark. The nighttime sounds aren't the sounds he hears at home. His own bed suddenly seems very far away, and Ohno realizes something he doesn't want his friends to know:

He's homesick.

Ohno tries everything he can think of to make the feeling go away. He turns over. He squeezes his eyes shut. He finds the familiar blanket he brought from home. But sometimes being brave doesn't mean handling everything by yourself.

When Pal quietly asks, "What would help?" Ohno discovers that he can be excited about his sleepover and miss home at the same time. With a little comfort, a little understanding, and four very good friends beside him, those strange nighttime noises don't seem quite so frightening anymore.

By morning, the room is filled with tangled blankets, crooked glasses, giggles, and happy sleepover chaos-and Ohno realizes something wonderful:

He did it.

Ohno's First Sleepover is a warm and reassuring Yonder Creek Adventure for young children experiencing sleepovers, overnight visits, homesickness, or other exciting new experiences that can also feel a little scary.

With lovable animal friends, gentle humor, colorful illustrations, and a comforting message, this story reminds children that two feelings can be true at once-and asking for what you need is one of the bravest things you can do.

Perfect for ages 3-5, bedtime reading, first sleepovers, preschool classrooms, and families helping little ones navigate big feelings.

Excited AND nervous.

Homesick AND happy.

Sometimes brave means asking for what you need.