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First Day of School (Library Edition)
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About The Book
In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!
Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school—a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in learning and growing.
Packed with adorable illustrations, First Day of School is the perfect confidence-building back-to-school picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or helping kids get ready for their own first day of school.
Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiences—because every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen.
About The Illustrator
Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose books for young readers include Anzu the Great Kaiju, Little Seed, and Small Pets. Benson is also an animation supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Benson now lives in sunny southern California. Connect with him online at BensonShum.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (June 23, 2026)
- Length: 24 pages
- ISBN13: 9798347115112
- Grades: P - 2
- Ages: 3 - 7
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Raves and Reviews
A mix of speech balloons and exuberant explanatory text deliver a confidence-boosting mix of information and buddy humor, while thin-line artwork buzzes with bold color. Ollie’s cheerful, patient way make him a model ambassador for representing age-appropriate firsts.
– Publisher's Weekly, 4/24/26
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