A Day at Abbott Elementary (Official Abbott Elementary Picture Book) - by Halcyon Person (Hardcover)

About the Book

"It's just a normal day at Abbott Elementary. That is, until Miss Teagues finds a squirrel hiding in her second-grade classroom! But the sneaky critter isn't the only problem. The squirrel has been hiding acorns in the walls--and the nuts have caused a huge crack, which is spreading all over the school! Can the teachers work together to find the squirrel and its stash of acorns before it's too late?"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

This official Abbott Elementary picture book features all your favorite characters and tells a hilarious and heartwarming new story not seen on the show!

Abbott Elementary is ABC's hottest comedy! This official picture book features an original adventure starring your favorite teachers and students from the show, including Janine, Ava, Gregory, Melissa, Barbara, Jacob, and Mr. Johnson.

It's just a normal day at Abbott Elementary. That is, until Miss Teagues finds a squirrel hiding in her second-grade classroom! But the sneaky critter isn't the only problem. The squirrel has been hiding acorns in the walls -- and the nuts have caused a huge crack, which is spreading all over the school! Can the teachers work together to find the squirrel and its stash of acorns before it's too late?

Featuring hilarious illustrations, heartwarming text, speech bubbles, and a diverse cast of characters, this picture book is perfect for Abbott Elementary fans of all ages -- and anyone who likes to laugh!

Review Quotes

Praise for A Day at Abbott Elementary:

"A fun novelty book for adult fans of the show." -- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Halcyon Person is a writer, director, and producer for everything from preschool to late night. You've seen her Emmy, Humanitas, and NAACP Award-nominated work on Nickelodeon, PBS, Netflix, Apple TV, TBS, and published in books for young readers. Her mission is to create work that centers those experiences underrepresented in media to foster greater understanding -- all through stories driven by humor and heart. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, her son, her nervous dog, and her cranky cat. And when she's not writing, she's trying to figure out how to keep her tomatoes safe from (adorable) squirrels.

Joelle Murray is an illustrator and character designer w holives in the Bay Area with her dachshund Peanut. She graduated in 2013 with a BFA in animation/Illustration from San Jose State University. Since then, she has worked various illustration and concept designs jobs that include Disney Interactive and Khan Academy Kids. She loves creating fantastical and colorful images that focus on character and story.