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.

Gary the lizard is excited as he prepares for his first day at school.

Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.

When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends.

Moffie and Morgie Barker can't wait to start school, but they don't necessarily agree about what makes a great school day. Best-selling author Tomie dePaola shows young readers that being themselves can be the most fun of all in this engaging tale of twins with very different ways of looking at the world.

Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class.

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.

Nellie Sue is headed back to school, and her brand-new school day is NOT going her way ... Nellie Sue uses her cowgirl charm to turn this bad day around and even make a new friend.ning nice to new girl Maya.

Gilbert's excitement over starting first grade turns to worry that the teacher will be mean, the work too hard, and his classmates too unfriendly, but throughout the day there are pleasant surprises.

Kyle's older brother gives him rules for his bus ride but after breaking them all, Kyle discovers a rule his brother forgot.