first day of school

It is Mordecai's first day in Mr. Grizley's class, and before he can really introduce himself it is time for the school assembly--but when the scheduled magic show is canceled Mordecai steps in and reveals that he has brought some magic tricks of his own. Includes an activity designed to reinforce social emotional learning skills.

A shy unicorn who magically becomes invisible when nervous tries to navigate her first day at boarding school.

Amelia Bedelia, a literal-minded first-grader, finds her first day of school filled with confusing adventures--much to her delight.

"School is starting soon and Turkey can't wait. Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their writing and math. But when the school bus rolls up, they are booted off. It turns out that animals aren't allowed to attend school. Pig calls it hogwash, and Turkey agrees. All he has to do is find a way to show the students and the principal that turkeys--and their friends--do belong in school. With a gobble, gobble here; a gobble, gobble there; and a few clever costumes, he just might"--Dust jacket.

Ten days before the start of kindergarten, a preschooler can not tie her shoes by herself and fears the worst.

Benno is really excited for his first day of school, but Mommy wants him to stay at home with her.

"Today is Mae's first day of school. But Mae says, 'I'M. NOT. GOING.' With the help of Rosie and Ms. Pearl, will Mae be ready to start the day?"--Dust jacket.

Lena is excited about starting kindergarten but her favorite shoes are not until, with the help of her father and a very special headband, she convinces the shoes--and herself--to be brave.

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.