About This Book
This charming picture book offers a fresh take on the classic "first day of school" anxiety by personifying the school building itself. Frederick Douglass Elementary is brand new and filled with worries: Will the children like him? Will he know what to do? As the day unfolds, the school experiences a range of emotions, from apprehension to relief and eventually joy, realizing that everyone, including the students, shares similar feelings of nervousness and excitement. It's a gentle and empathetic story perfect for easing back-to-school fears and fostering discussions about new experiences and emotions.
Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think the school felt when the children first arrived?
2
What are some things that make you feel nervous when you try something new?
3
How did the school feel better as the day went on? What helped him?
4
If our school could talk, what do you think it would say about its day?
5
Have you ever felt nervous about something, and then realized others felt the same way?
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