Synopses & Reviews
"I closed my eyes and held on tight to Hank. That's when I decided that going to the very first day of school was NOT a good idea." andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; When a child gets ready for the first day of school, it feels very exciting. But doing something new for the first time can also feel somewhat scary. andlt;BRandgt; With great affection and humor, Robie H. Harris and Jan Ormerod, creators of the award-winning picture book andlt;Iandgt;Goodbye Mousie,andlt;/Iandgt; tell the captivating story of a child who decides that skipping the very first day of school is a very good idea. andlt;BRandgt; But with help from his favorite stuffed animal, Hank, and his parents, he discovers that going to the very first day of school can be fun and exciting -- and once you have done something new, it's not quite so new and scary anymore.
About the Author
Jan Omerod is the illustrator of Goodbye Mousie and I Am Not Going to School Today by Robie Harris, as well as many other picture books, including several she has also written. Born in Australia, she now lives in Cambridge, England.