The first day of school can be both exciting and a little scary —especially for brothers Archie and Pip. Archie is heading to kindergarten, and while both boys are nervous about what the school year will bring, they soon discover that starting school can be pretty great! From questions about making friends to the challenge of sitting in class all day, Archie and Pip’s worries will feel familiar to young readers. With warmth and humor, this back-to-school picture book helps children face their own first-day jitters while showing the joy of learning and growing. Filled with bright, colorful illustrations , this story captures the supportive bond between siblings and reassures kids that new experiences can lead to fun adventures. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students , Archie and Pip’s First Day of School is a heartwarming kindergarten storybook to share during storytime, bedtime, or the start of a new school year. Perfect for Back-to-School Season: Follow brothers Archie andamp; Pip as they prepare for the excitement and worries of starting school. - Relatable Kindergarten story: Addresses common concerns like making friends, sitting in class, and the unknowns of a new school year. - Heartwarming Sibling Bond: Highlights a supportive, funny, and loving relationship between two brothers. - Engaging Illustrations: Bright, colorful artwork with playful background details keeps children entertained. - Perfect Family Read-Aloud: A charming hardcover picture book that makes storytime fun while helping kids feel confident about school. "A peppy tale sure to get kids psyched for the first day of school." — Kirkus Reviews [STARRED REVIEW] "Charming, reassuring book." - Foreword Reviews "Wodarz’s conflict-free plotting has a reassuring effect, concluding in a day that goes off without a hitch while presenting school as both fun and doable." – Publishers Weekly "PreS-Gr 1–Summer is ending, and siblings Archie, a pig, and Pip, a platypus, are about to start school. Archie is going into kindergarten, and Pip is headed to first grade. They’re both nervous. Archie is worried about being in a classroom all day, while Pip is concerned his brother won’t need him once he starts school. But for both of them, the first day of school turns out to be one of exciting new friends and fun. Colorful illustrations create a cast of adorable animal characters in this book, which is perfect for a child or siblings heading to school for the first time. VERDICT A solid addition to any library’s school-themed picture book collection." - School Library Journal Zoe Wodarz is an artist, designer, and author living in Minnesota. Known for her playful artistic creations and witty humor, Zoe has turned her childhood memories and imaginative passion for storytelling into writing the world of Archie and Pip! Mari Richards is an illustrator and author, an award-winning toy designer and an occasional art professor. Her first memories are full of art supplies - especially the messy ones - and she believes making things is a daily requirement. You’ll find her gathering rocks and feathers, sniffing every book she reads (and some she doesn’t), and living a chaotic, wonderful life with her husband, daughter, and two rescue mutts near St. Paul, MN. Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones––exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. playful artistic creations and witty humor, Zoe has turned her childhood memories and imaginative passion for storytelling into writing the world of Archie and Pip! Mari Richards is an illustrator and author, an award-winning toy designer and an occasional art professor. Her first memories are full of art supplies - especially the messy ones - and she believes making things is a daily requirement. You’ll find her gathering rocks and feathers, sniffing every book she reads (and some she doesn’t), and living a chaotic, wonderful life with her husband, daughter, and two rescue mutts near St. Paul, MN.