When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

Emily Elizabeth is starting kindergarten and she's a little nervous. Good thing the teacher sent a note home that says each child can bring something from home to make the transition a little easier. But the teacher didn't bet on a child bringing something-or someone-as big as Clifford!

Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat who would rather be his Chihuahua alter ego, is determined to attend dog obedience school.

"It is class picture day and Mrs. Hartwell is doing her best to keep her class looking their neat and well-dressed best, but as the hours pass the students become messier and messier. By picture time at the end of the day, they look like their normal selves--and that works out just fine"--Provided by publisher.

Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect -- until her first day of school. "You're named after a flower!" teases Victoria. "Let's smell her," says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?

When Tinka the dog follows her owner to school and creates havoc, the children discover a way to let her stay in the classroom and help.

"Matty LOVES glue. At home with Dad, he makes glue glasses, glue mustaches, and glue bouncy balls. But at school, Matty's art teacher worries and warns, 'Too much glue never dries.' In art class one day, Matty decides to make the most fantastic glue project ever, with a super-special ingredient -- himself!" -- from publisher's web site.

Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.

In rhyming text based on "The Night Before Christmas," Billy is too nervous to sleep the night before he begins preschool, but a kind teacher and new friends fill the day with fun.

Follows a child through preschool, from saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring.