First Day of School is cute book that introduces kids to going to school. The book is beautifully illustrated and written and explains what they can expect at the beginning of the school day until the end of the day. This book would be perfect to read during a story time at school, home, or the library. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. (This review is also on GoodReads.)

This book supports children and their fear of the first day at school. Being away from home for hours, meeting so many new children, how will they react? will they be nice to me?

With warm, colourful illustration & a story that is easy to follow, we accompany Robin on his very first day at school. While he is anxious at first, he soon learns just how much fun it is to be going through this "first time" experience with so many other children.

A very lovely book which I recommend for parents to buy 1 to 2 years before their child starts with school.

Robins first day at school is worrying him. Not only worried but scared. He asks his mom to come back quickly to get him. So many children feel this way upon starting school for the first time. Many still have this anxiety even after going to school for awhile.
First Day of School is a cute and funny story about Robins first day of school. Will he have so much fun he’ll want to go back the next day?
Perfect book to read during circle time in a preschool setting.
Colorful and engaging pictures

In a very beautifully illustrated story - Robin is hesitant to go to school but soon learns of all the fun things that they get to do. The story focuses on Robin continually asking his teacher (and calling her Ma'am!) "What's next!?" The pages feature a variety of animals attending school and each having a slightly unique experience during each activity (even using the "potty") which overall provides a lot of fun and exciting visual exploration for the reader.

My main drawback as a parent - if this book is to be read to provide some easing of nerves for first day jitters I wish that Mom bird had been a bit more vocal on assuring Robin that he would have a wonderful day. As the story plays out - Mom is silent and that felt odd to me. Twice Robin directly talks to Mom but there is zero response from her. Including the question "Will you come back quickly to pick me up?"

Overall, I think this picture book still affords a lot of excitement about what school can offer. Including conversations that many of these stories might not touch upon such as: not everyone will be just like you, will eat the same things as you, play the same, etc..

Review: A helpful story for children facing their first day at school. Whimsical woodland characters, like a fox, mouse, rabbit, hedgehog, lady bug, squirrel and more create a relatable story about the emotions children might experience with on their first day of school. Feelings about uncertainty, being in a new place, saying goodbye to their parents for the day, and how to meet new people. Each layout presents a muted color scheme and illustrations to show each different activity that might happen during the day including recess, gym class, art class, lunch, show and tell. A good choice for children who will be attending school for the first time, preschool OR kindergarten!

Note: I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is my own.

Thanks so much to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed reading through this cute story about Robin's first day of school. One of the biggest strengths of this book is the wonderful illustrations. They are so detailed and gorgeous! I really think that these illustrations drive the story forward and show the community that helps the main character prepare for the first day of school. Really great!

Read and reviewed by seven-year-old Amy.
The main character of this book is Robin. It’s Robin’s first day at school. He is nervous and doesn’t want to go to school, but he decides to try it out.
When he reaches school, what happens there? Is there something to be worried about at a school? Read this wonderful picture book and find out.
I absolutely loved this book. I loved the beautiful illustrations and the story itself. The cover is very attractive, too.
Children will learn that there is nothing to be afraid of going to school. New school-going children can benefit from this picture book and will not be scared of their first day at school.
I recommend this book to children three years and above.
I give this book 5/5 stars.

Thanks, NetGalley and Calvis Publishing, for the ARC copy of this book.

First Day of School is a cute picture book filled with colorful and beautiful artwork. I loved all the different fun things Robin did on the first day of school. The only thing missing for me was books. I wish Robin's teacher had read books to foster a love for reading on his first day.

I like the concept of this book. It's difficult for parents to leave their children at school on the first day. This book can show children how fun it is to be at school, that it is not as scary as they think it is.

This book is definitely a cute way to show children what their first day of school will look like. This can help ease any fears or anxieties about being away from their parents for the first time.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book. I thought this was an adorable book. The illustrations are beautiful.

This little picture book was adorable! It is all about Robin’s first day of school and how scared he is to go at first but we get to see just how much fun school can be!

I think this book with its captivating drawings, adorable animal characters and realistic expectations will be a perfect read for a child who is nervous about their first day of school!

I really recommend this, especially if you do have a child who might need an extra little confidence boost before school!

5/5⭐️

The artwork for this book is absolutely wonderful. I read it with my son who is in preschool and he loved it! We discussed the pattern of the school day, sequences, and important activities such as picking up our messes. He loves preschool so much and related to this book so easily! It would have been a great book to have before his first day!

This is a fun little book about a bird’s first day of school. The illustrations were cute and the book kept my child’s interest throughout- he especially liked the rabbit in the restroom!

An adorably illustrated book for preschoolers hesitant to start school. The story follows Robin's first day at school and all the activities preschoolers can anticipate during their day from circle time, playing with toys, meal times, and going potty. The story concludes with Robin's mom returning at the end of the school day to pick him up and leaving him excited to return to school the next day.

Such a sweet story that my own child starting preschool this year enjoyed! I would recommend this book for preschool aged children.

Thank you to NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I adore Esther Van den Berg's illustration style and the message in this book is so sweet as Robin navigates his very first day of school

This book was a cute, sweet look at a first day at school for a young bird. It was easy to read and will be engaging for young readers who are nervous about going to school for the first time, since it gives them a good idea of what their day will be like and shows that their parents will come back for them at the end of the day.

The art style was cute and fitting for the story. While I think this will be a comfort for young readers, it doesn't quite encapsulate the feelings of the first day of school, but rather a typical day at school. The characters talk to each other as if it's just been a weekend away instead of a summer. I believe this is a translated book, though, so I'm not sure how the school system works in the author's country and how that would affect a first day of school for them.

Overall, it was a nice read.

Beautiful and fun first day at school with all those cute animals! I like it and would recommend it to the parents with kids that will soon get their first day in school!

This was a really cute first day of school book. And the illustrations are beautiful, very vibrant colors. I would recommend this for a parent who needs a good book to teach about the first day of school. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read it ahead of time.

First Day Of School is a wonderful book about a young Robin's experience going to school. The book goes through all of the different activities, from circle time, to playing, to snack, to potty, etc. The illustrations are beautiful and whimsical and the content will put children at ease if they are hesitant to start school. This would be perfect for a child starting preschool or kindergarten!

Thank you Clavis Publishing and NetGalley for providing this ARC.