Age: Preschool-Kindergarten

A book sure to ease the anxiety of starting school--especially for the first time. Burris focuses on one classroom's schedule for the day. The activities are generic enough that most all Pre-K and Kindergarten classes should incorporate them: putting your stuff away in cubbies, art, recess, quiet time (some kids are napping), counting, and literacy. The mood of the book is completely positive with a brief nod to shy kids but all the kids are model students and everyone gets along.

Overall, this is great for painting a bright picture of school and for giving children an expectation for the activity-focused schedule of the day. Look elsewhere for books that acknowledge and address more complex issues like nervousness and being unable to make friends.