4 Stars

Emma wakes up early, excited to go to school on her first day. But soon, she is jittery and unsure about it. Her mother convinces Emma, and the little girl decides she’ll go to school in her flamingo costume.

The story is for little ones in the same age group. The illustrations are vibrant and cheerful. Not just Emma but every kid in the book has cute expressions. The school is diverse too! The classroom looks authentic with little drawings pinned on the walls, banners, toys on the floor, etc. The detailing is really good without being sophisticated.

My friend and fellow reviewer, Rosh, mentioned the contradictory parts, and I see what she means. This book would work even better if it was limited to either theme. There isn’t anything wrong with being a flamingo for a while. ;)

To summarize, Emma's First Day of School is a sweet little book with lovely illustrations.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Clavis Publishing and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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