Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom, " refers to herself as "cat, " "bird, " and "cupcake, " as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.

The first day at school is a big step for every child. Tom is worried. Sofia is excited. They find out about the fun and fears of the first day at school.

"Leo is going to school for the first time and he's scared, but with his family's help, Leo learns that the most important thing to take with him to school is a positive attitude"--

After Tibili, a young African boy, follows Crope the spider's suggestion as to how he can avoid starting school, he discovers he wants to go after all.

¡Dentro de poco, la paloma tendrá que ir al cole! ¿Tú crees que debería ir? The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.

"Rae is like many five year olds with one big exception: she has a super-secret superpower. Unlike her limb difference, which is visible for all to see, her superpower is something she has never shown anyone before. But it's her first day of school and her classmates are in need. Will she keep her power to herself...or use it to help her new friends?"--Cover.

The main feature of this series is understanding and respect for children. These books rely completely on children's narrative perspective to express innocence, simplicity, and interest with natural fluency and humor. The series is educational, entertaining, and literary, as well as short, pithy, lively, and interesting. Thematic reading can subtly raise children's interest in literature, and cultivates their knowledge and self-confidence during this...

It's the first day of school! Abby is excited to meet her new teacher, Mr. Bauer, and learn all about her new classroom. The first day is a big day to learn the rules of the classroom. Abby and her friends learn how to behave in class, while having fun.

It's a big day for Little Owl. His first day at school. Little Owl doesn't want a big day though. He'd rather stay at home and have fun with Mummy and Baby Owl. But at school he gets to build a rocket, learn to fly and even make a tiny new friend. Maybe big days spent with friends can be lots of fun after all! "Hoy es un GRAN día para Pequeño Búho. Va a ir al cole por primera vez. Pero Pequeño Búho prefiere los días pequeños en su casa, con...