"This uplifting, diverse picture book celebrates the first day of school and the many activities that are shared on this special day"-- Provided by publisher.

Nervous monsters attending school for the first time learn new things, make friends, and sample Chef Octi's special School Gruel.

A young girl describes how she gets ready for her first day of kindergarten.

On his first day at a new school, Norm, a regular boy, has trouble fitting in with his monstrous classmates.

Emily is worried about starting school for the first time, but Foxy waves his magic tail to provide what she needs to be ready.

Concerned about losing friends during the first week of school, Unicorn upgrades his fabulousness.

Lola meets new friends and tries many new things on her fun but exhausting first day of school.

Nervous about the first day of school, Oliver brings an alligator to school for protection.

Feeling anxious about her first day of school, little Noni forges a tentative friendship with an outgoing little girl who helps her discover that she can belong and succeed in a world that once filled her with dread.

Bear, feeling very grown-up, says goodbye to his stuffed rabbit, Floppy, and starts his first day of school but soon he is missing Floppy and worrying that he is not ready to be a big bear, after all.