by Tish Rabe
First published 2016
The first day of kindergarten arrives with a mix of excitement and nerves. A young child must say goodbye to Mom and Dad as the school bus pulls up to begin a new adventure. Inside the classroom, there are friends to meet, games to play, and gym class with jump rope activities. Each new experience brings its own challenge and discovery. The day unfolds with moments that feel both overwhelming and thrilling. Through all the firsts, the kindergarten classroom reveals itself as a place of wonder and possibility. What starts as a scary goodbye becomes the beginning of something wonderful.
Genres: family-life, school-stories, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
32 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins