Sammy and Sunny's First Day of School

“This fun story of two companions attending school for the first time helps to ease anxious minds of both the human and canine varieties. Watercolor illustrations with clear lines give the text a child-like quality while presenting enough detail to emphasize the emotions and elements specific to each interaction. Fun and unexpected, this charming back-to-school book lovingly supports children who are preparing for their first day of school.” —School Library Journal

“The bright, upbeat watercolor art abounds in movement and friendly faces all around. The universality of the first day of school transcends species in this gentle aid for newbies.” —Kirkus

“Beat-by-beat text from LaCour and crisp watercolor-washed ink drawings by Lilly depict lessons and routines that are relatively easy to embrace. Gentle developmental parallels offer a measure of sweetly comic reassurance for first-day jitters.” —Publishers Weekly

“This lighthearted tale is a helpful antidote for first-day jitters.” —Booklist