A teacher welcomes a new group of students as they prepare for an exciting and collaborative year ahead in this uplifting ode to educators from the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome.On the first day of schoolEverything is newSchool supplies, classmates,and teachers, too.Starting a new school year can be scary, but your teacher is here for you! Come along with the kids from the bestsellers
All Are Welcome and
Big Feelings as they learn to work together, try new things, and—with the support of their teacher—soar!
With an inspiring fold-out spread, this is the perfect gift for new students, and their teachers, with its lasting message:
Someday you’ll come visit and tell me what’s new. I’ll always be your teacher, I love teaching you!
On sale: June 16, 2026
Age: 4-8 years
Grade: Preschool - 3
Page count: 44 Pages
ISBN: 9798217030507
Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and the author of the All Are Welcome books;
The Littlest Viking;
Eat, Sleep, Poop; and
Food Truck Fest! When she isn’t writing and drinking strong iced coffee, she’s probably in the kitchen baking for friends. Alexandra lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Suzanne Kaufman the author-illustrator of
A Friend for Ghost and
Confiscated! and the illustrator of
Take Your Pet to School Day,
100 Bugs!,
Samanthasaurus Rex, and the All Are Welcome books. Her books have received the Washington State Book Award, have earned distinctions such as Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year honors, ILA Notable Book for a Global Society, and Mathical Honor Book, and have been featured in Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s “Children-Spectators” Exhibition.
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A mighty message certain to bolster students readying themselves for the first day of school—and all year round." —
Kirkus Reviews
"This heartfelt companion to
All Are Welcome will resonate with students and teachers alike.
A reassuring, affirming read for the start—or end—of the school year."
—School Library Journal
