Archie and Pip First Day of School (Hardcover) - by Zoe Wodarz

About the Book

"It's almost the first day of school for brothers Archie and Pip. Archie is starting kindergarten, but both boys are nervous about the changes and new things that the school year will bring. Will Archie make friends and forget all about Pip? Will Archie be able to sit in class all day? What if all the rumors the brothers hear from their friends are true? Read along and see how the boys get ready for school and find out that the first day of school can be pretty great!"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The first day of school can be both exciting and a little scary--especially for brothers Archie and Pip. Archie is heading to kindergarten, and while both boys are nervous about what the school year will bring, they soon discover that starting school can be pretty great!

From questions about making friends to the challenge of sitting in class all day, Archie and Pip's worries will feel familiar to young readers. With warmth and humor, this back-to-school picture book helps children face their own first-day jitters while showing the joy of learning and growing.

Filled with bright, colorful illustrations, this story captures the supportive bond between siblings and reassures kids that new experiences can lead to fun adventures.

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students, Archie and Pip's First Day of School is a heartwarming kindergarten storybook to share during storytime, bedtime, or the start of a new school year.

• Perfect for Back-to-School Season: Follow brothers Archie & Pip as they prepare for the excitement and worries of starting school.
• Relatable Kindergarten story: Addresses common concerns like making friends, sitting in class, and the unknowns of a new school year.
• Heartwarming Sibling Bond: Highlights a supportive, funny, and loving relationship between two brothers.
• Engaging Illustrations: Bright, colorful artwork with playful background details keeps children entertained.
• Perfect Family Read-Aloud: A charming hardcover picture book that makes storytime fun while helping kids feel confident about school.

Review Quotes

"A solid addition to any library's school-themed picture book collection." -- School Library Journal

-- "School Library Journal"

"A peppy tale sure to get kids psyched for the first day of school." -- Kirkus Reviews

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Wodarz's conflict-free plotting has a reassuring effect, concluding in a day that goes off without a hitch while presenting school as both fun and doable." - Publishers Weekly

-- "Publishers Weekly"

[STARRED REVIEW] "Charming, reassuring book." - Foreword Reviews

-- "Foreword Review"