Ramón is worried about his first day at a new school, but it helps to remind El Cucuy, the monster who lives in his cactus pot, of how brave and strong they both are.

Timothy learns about being accepted and making friends during the first week of his first year at school.

Tells the story of Stanley the bulldog's first day of school, during which he learns the importance of being himself.

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.

"It's Bear's first day of school, and he's a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn't so sure. But school turns out to be full of fun--painting pictures, listening to stories, and making new friends. Maybe this bear will like school after all"--

"It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself"--

Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there.

It is the first day of school at Monster Academy, where all the monsters go, and the lesson for the day involves counting missing teeth, and Vic the vampire is sad because he still has both fangs--until Jo, a troublemaking student who whirls like a dervish but is actually a human, gives him an apple at lunch.

Starting with number one for the first day of school, Emily learns the numbers to one hundred in many different ways.

Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous.