A little girl is nervous about her first day of school, but when she gets there she discovers that it is someone else's first day of kindergarten too.

Forging an unlikely friendship during a summer spent playing together, small Puppy and grumpy Bear face a first separation when the autumn season arrives and Bear is required to start school.

"The first day of school is all about meeting new people and learning new routines. Readers preparing to start a new school year will enjoy this look at what to expect on Day One"--

On the first day of school, Robin the hippo realizes a young otter named Marco is even more shy than she is and comes to his aid when he falters, discovering her voice can be strong when helping someone.

"From the author and illustrator of Our Class is a Family, this heartwarming picture book helps teachers in welcoming their new group of students on the first day of school. Through a letter written from the teacher's point of view, students are given the message that their new teacher is someone they will get to form a special bond with. Their teacher is not only there to help them academically, but also to cheer them on, and to provide a caring,...