As David gets ready for his first day of junior kindergarten, butterflies fill his tummy and leave him feeling a little anxious. But when he discovers Bernard, his unusual new friend, everything changes, and David ends up having a great first day of school. David’s Belly Button Buddy is a cute story that gently deals with childhood anxiety by showing how children can use their imaginations to cope with new events in their lives. This story lets readers know that their imaginations are an important developmental tool to use as they grow into their future selves.