An essential purchase that is simultaneously funny, frank, and soothing. A perfect first day read-aloud. School Library Journal, starred review
A heartwarming and clever first day of school tale, fromNew York Timesbestsellers Adam Rex (The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors) and Christian Robinson (Last Stop on Market Street).
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him?
The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.
This delightful back-to-school picture book told from the POV of the school is a great read-aloud, and perfect for readers of all ages.
A New York Times bestselling author (The True Meaning of Smekday) and illustrator (Last Stop on Market Street) team bring you a fresh look at the first day of school, this time from the school's perspective.
Adam Rexhas written several books for young readers, including theNew York TimesbestsellingFrankenstein Makes a SandwichandThe True Meaning of Smekday.His first day of school was at Lookout Mountain Elementary in Phoenix. He lives now with his wife and son in Tucson.
Christian Robinson's award-winning books for young readers includeJosephine,which was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book as well as a Sibert Honor Book andHarlem's Little Blackbird,which was an NAACP Image Award nominee. His latest bookLast Stop on Market Streetearned four starred reviews and was on theNew York Timesbestseller list. This is his first book for Roaring Brook Press.
*Recipient of 7 starred reviews!*
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the 21st Century
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