Stepping into the unfamiliar with curiosity, not full understanding, is the real skill Mia practices in Italy, and one every child can learn for any new beginning

A quiet, unconditional “you’re ready” from a parent can be the most powerful gift a child carries into any challenge—as Mia’s mom shows throughout her story

Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to act despite it, as Mia’s story shows young readers their own anxieties can be faced head-on