Riley's Magic Shield" is the perfect book to entertain, enlighten, and encourage children to conquer their fears.Five year-old Riley was so excited, a knock at the door by the postman meant only one thing. Presents! This one was to become his most favourite present of all. An invisible shield was given to him from his Grandad David, who always gave him the most awesome gifts.Riley was excited about something else, too; he was going to a brand new school. Soon, he would get to meet his teacher. He would also get to meet a lot of children he didn't know.Wait a minute...all of the sudden Riley was scared. A new school? A new teacher? Lots of new kids he didn't know? Maybe going to a new school wasn't so exciting after all.Join Riley on his first day of school as he learns to face his fears that the kids at school will not like him or find his jokes funny, and he will be left out.Follow his journey as he learns a creative way to solve the problem of a shy child starting school for the first time.As the school year progresses, follow Riley's success in gaining confidence and self-esteem by making friends and having fun.Maybe things aren't going to be so bad after all.