Tommy's Brave Start

    By Kristy Donald

    Tommy's Brave Start cover image

    08 Apr, 2024

    an old man and a young girl standing in front of a bus stop with a bus in the background, vancouver school, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, ghibli

    With his school bag on his back, Tommy looked nervously at the bus stop. His Grandma, standing nearby, noticed his apprehension and comforted him with encouraging words.

    a boy and a boy with a dog on a leash are standing in front of a trailer with other dogs, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Just then, Rover and Bella came running up to Tommy, wagging their tails. Whiskers, the family cat, rubbed against his leg. Tommy smiled, realizing he wasn't alone.

    a boy in a school uniform standing in front of a school bus with a backpack on his shoulder and a group of children standing in the background, photorealism, a comic book panel, Aaron Jasinski, graphic novel

    At the bus stop, Tommy took a deep breath, readying himself for his first day at the new school. He was still a bit nervous but felt reassured with the thought of his family waiting for him at home.

    a group of children and dogs standing in front of a school bus with a school bus full of children, paris school, a storybook illustration, F Scott Hess, official art

    As he climbed onto the bus, Tommy looked back to see Rover, Bella, and Whiskers watching him. Their comforting presence gave him an extra boost of confidence.

    a boy in a school uniform is walking with a group of children behind him in front of him is a school, paris school, a comic book panel, Adam Manyoki, official art

    Tommy stepped off the bus and looked at the large school building. It was a bit daunting, but he remembered his grandma's words and decided to be brave.

    a boy in a school uniform is surrounded by a group of children and a teacher holding a clipboard, vancouver school, a storybook illustration, Adam Manyoki, official art

    As the day went on, Tommy started to feel a little less nervous. He made a few friends, and even though he missed his old school, he knew he would eventually adjust to this new place.

    a painting of three boys and their dogs in front of a school bus and a bus stop with a dog, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    As the school bus brought him back home, Tommy saw Rover, Bella, and Whiskers waiting for him. Their joyful greetings warmed his heart and washed away the last of his nervousness.

    a man and woman standing next to two dogs and a dog on a leash in front of a trailer, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, F. Scott Hess, official art

    Tommy shared his day with his Grandma, speaking about his new friends and the things he learned. Grandma listened attentively, her smile reassuring him that he was on the right path.

    a boy sitting on a bed with two dogs and a cat in a bedroom with blue walls and a wooden floor, sots art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, storybook illustration

    That night, Tommy went to bed surrounded by his furry pals. Rover, Bella, and Whiskers snuggled close to him, their warmth and comfort making him feel safe and loved.

    a boy and a dog are kissing in a bedroom with teddy bears on the bed and a bookcase, furry art, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Grandma came to tuck him in, her smile as comforting as ever. 'Goodnight, Tommy. You did great today. We're all proud of you,' she whispered, kissing his forehead.

    a couple of people standing next to a trailer on a street near a field and trees with a sky background, american scene painting, a comic book panel, F Scott Hess, rossdraws global illumination

    The next day, Tommy woke up ready to face another day at his new school. His Grandma's words of encouragement echoed in his mind, giving him strength.

    a boy with a suitcase and a dog on a leash on a sidewalk in front of a bus and a tree, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    With Rover, Bella, and Whiskers by his side, Tommy set off for the bus stop, a determined look on his face. No matter what lay ahead, he knew he had the love and support of his family to guide him.

    Tommy's Brave Start

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