The First Day

The First Day
Author: Phil Harrison
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781328505767

Set in Ireland and New York, a debut novel about an affair and its explosive consequences--the sins of the father visited on the son in unexpected and irreversible ways.

The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School

The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School
Author: Albert Lorenz
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613129831

On the first day back to school from summer vacation, John is the new kid. When the librarian asks him if the school is any different from his last one, he begins a wildly imaginative story about what it was like. What follows are hilarious scenarios—his old school bus was a safari jeep pulled by wild creatures, the school was a castle, and the lunch menu included worms! His imagination wins him the attention and awe of his librarian and peers, setting the tone for a compelling story about conquering the fears of being a new kid, as well as the first-day jitters that many children experience. Albert Lorenz’s over-the-top illustrations, reminiscent of the work of MAD magazine’s early artists, bring the story to life. Speech bubbles and side panels make reference to and define objects in the art (in the most humorous and irreverent way).

My First Day

My First Day
Author: Phùng Nguyên Quang
Publisher: Make Me a World
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593306287

A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team, perfect for back to school. This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination--one familiar to children all over the world.

A Letter from Your Teacher

A Letter from Your Teacher
Author: Shannon Olsen
Publisher: Life Between Summers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781735414140

From the author and illustrator of Our Class is a Family, this touching picture book expresses a teacher's sentiments and well wishes on the last day of school. Serving as a follow up to the letter in A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School, it's a read aloud for teachers to bid a special farewell to their students at the end of the school year. Through a letter written from the teacher's point of view, the class is invited to reflect back on memories made, connections formed, and challenges met. The letter expresses how proud their teacher is of them, and how much they will be missed. Students will also leave on that last day knowing that their teacher is cheering them on for all of the exciting things to come in the future. There is a blank space on the last page for teachers to sign their own name, so that students know that the letter in the book is coming straight from them. With its sincere message and inclusive illustrations, A Letter From Your Teacher: On the Last Day of School is a valuable addition to any elementary school teacher's classroom library.

My New Teacher and Me!

My New Teacher and Me!
Author: Al Yankovic
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062192035

"Weird Al" Yankovic's new tale of Billy, the irrepressible star of the New York Times bestselling When I Grow Up, is an uproarious back-to-school delight. Dazzling wordplay and sparkling rhyme combine in a unique appreciation of the rewards of unabashed originality and the special joy of viewing the world gently askew.

First Day Jitters

First Day Jitters
Author: Julie Danneberg
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2013-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607345498

Head back to school with the bestselling picture book classic! The perennial classroom read-aloud favorite for students and teachers, reminding us we all get the jitters sometimes. A perfect new school year pick for kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who are feeling nervous or anxious about starting their first day. Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she's nervous and doesn't want to start a new school year. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With a little convicing from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly heads to class. Shy at first, she's quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton and is reminded that everyone at school gets the jitters sometimes. A beloved and bestselling back to school staple, Sarah Jane's relatable story and its surprise ending will delight seasoned students and new faces alike who are anxious about their first day. • Includes a Certificate of Courage for First Day Completion and a First Day Memories Sheet!

Mae's First Day of School

Mae's First Day of School
Author: Kate Berube
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683353749

From the author-illustrator of Hannah and Sugar comes a back-to-school tale about facing your fears, now in paperback with bonus tear-out lunchbox notes As Mae's first day of school approaches, she decides she IS. NOT. GOING. School is scary! What if the other kids don't like her? Or what if she's the only one who doesn't know how to write? Or what if she misses her mom? Mae's anxiety only builds as she walks to school. But then she meets Rosie and Ms. Pearl. Will making new friends show her that they can conquer their fears together?

School's First Day of School

School's First Day of School
Author: Adam Rex
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-06-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1626728364

"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, from New York Times bestsellers 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.

Sea Monster's First Day

Sea Monster's First Day
Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-06-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452108668

Sea monster Ernest is starting his first day of school. But starting school is a big job! Fitting in when you're a sea monster is tough enough, and there's so much to learn and do—reading, singing, playing hide-and-seek with the fishermen, lunchtime in the algae patch.... This funny, charming twist on the worries and joys of starting school will reassure and delight the smallest children and the largest sea monsters alike.