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Hello! I am Karla

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​Karla Haker, author of Louie's First Day at School, is a finalist in the 2025 Able Golden Book Awards.

Karla believes that big feelings and little learners go hand in hand. Meet Louie, a loveable toy poodle who takes little readers on joyful adventures through life's first experiences. Louie helps children feel seen, supported, and excited to learn. Karla is expanding her children's books, along with an activity book based on the story.

Karla's books are available worldwide in English. 

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Karla lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her family and Toy Poodle Louie.

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Meet Louie!

Louie is excited and a little unsure about his first day at school. Just like many children, he wonders what will happen, who he'll meet, and whether he'll be okay. By following Louie's journey, children see their own worries reflected and discover that they're not alone.

 

At Little Readers Books, where young minds bloom at school and beyond, Louie's First Day at School (Hardcover) is a charming tale that gives comfort and confidence to every little reader facing new adventures.

 

Age Group 

Up to 6 years

 

Publisher

IngramSpark

 

First Published

2025

Louie's First Day at School

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Testimonials

This hardcover children's book features beautiful illustrations and a reassuring message for young children approaching school age.

My son is starting school next year, and it's the perfect book to help address some of those daunting feelings, such as missing family and making new friends, cleverly done through the eyes of Louie, a dog. An excellent addition to a young child's library - my son has asked to read it again and again.

A. Elbert - Children's Author | Mother of two boys - August 2025

A. Elbert

Children's Author

This is a great way to help kids feel more confident about their first day of school. It captures all the emotions of the first day. The images are also colorful and engaging. It's a great way to start conversations with kids about what to expect.

Customer, United States, 23 February 2025

Customer, United States, 23 February 2025

Customer

Perfect for nervous kids!

*****

This is a great way to help kids feel more confident about their first day of school. It captures all the emotions of the first day of school. The images are colorful and engaging, too. It's a great way to start conversations with kids about what to expect.

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