First Day Of Groot! - By Brendan Deneen ( Library )

About the Book

You'll find adventure at every turn. Now, come on, quick-it's time to learn! Just like the rest of us, Groot's learning that there's a first time (and a first day!) for everything. Follow Rocket and Groot as they set off across the galaxy learning new lessons, developing new skills, and making new memories with friends along the way. With so many new experiences on the horizon, Groot's sure to have a first day rooted in spectacular fun, heroics, and everything in between.

Book Synopsis

The second book in the hit Rocket and Groot picture book series!

Check out the rest of the books in the series: Night Night, Groot and Snow Day for Groot!


You'll find adventure at every turn. Now, come on, quick--it's time to learn!


Just like the rest of us, Groot's learning that there's a first time (and a first day!) for everything. Follow Rocket and Groot as they set off across the galaxy learning new lessons, developing new skills, and making new memories with friends along the way.

With so many new experiences on the horizon, Groot's sure to have a first day rooted in spectacular fun, heroics, and everything in between. Don't be late for this thrilling adventure with the mightiest heroes from Earth and beyond!

Told in rhyme and accompanied by colorful and action-packed illustrations, First Day of Groot! is the perfect story to help little learners get excited about first-time experiences.

Complete your Marvel picture book collection with these best-selling fan favorites:

• Night Night, Groot
• Snow Day for Groot!
• Spider-Man: Far From Home: Spider-Man Swings Through Europe!
• Captain Marvel: Beware the Flerken!
• Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero
• Grow Up, Ant-Man!
• Spider-Man, Spider-Man!

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR NIGHT NIGHT, GROOT

A title comics aficionados will snap up in order to groom the next generation of fandom--even if they don't have a next generation yet.--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR SNOW DAY FOR GROOT!

It's time to relax once / the battle is done. / A SNOW DAY FOR GROOT / ensures wintery fun!" A kid-sized Groot and his best buddy, Rocket Raccoon, have the Guardians of the Galaxy drop them off on Earth during the first snow of the year in New York City. A scarf-clad Spider-Man takes the duo on a tour of the city's sights: the New York Public Library, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, etc. They also go sledding and ride the subway, all with various members of the Marvel Universe looking on or participating in the snow-day activities. But little Rocket rather abruptly feels ignored by Spidey and Groot until Groot notices and changes his three-word catchphrase to "We are Groot...?" Then all is well, and the day ends with skating at Rockefeller Center and some tree trimming. Deneen and Atkinson reteam for this third rhyming Groot episode. Heroes and villains, both well known and obscure, wave from the sidelines or participate in the snowy fun, all conveyed in bright, dynamic cartoon illustrations with occasional dialogue bubbles. Eagle-eyed mini Marvel mavens can hunt for Ant-Man and the Wasp in nearly every illustration.

Enjoyable even for the uninitiated.

--Kirkus Reviews

Sharing, counting, and spelling are all learned before lunch, when friends gather. Teamwork is tackled afterward, when Thanos attacks, and the last lesson involves music. It's a great day for Groot, and for readers who are fans, this will certainly hit the spot.--Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Brendan Deneen is the award-winning author of Night Night, Groot, as well as the all-ages graphic novels Flash Gordon: The Mercy Wars and The Island of Misfit Toys. He is the father of two young daughters, who also love to explore the cosmos with their dad (or sometimes just the backyard)!

Cale Atkinson is an author and illustrator whose titles include Explorers of the Wild, To the Sea, Off & Away, Sir Simon: Super Scarer, and more. When he's not helping the Avengers defend the Earth or adventuring with Rocket and Groot, he can be found with his family in Kelowna, British Columbia.