It's almost the first day of school for brothers Archie and Pip . Archie is starting kindergarten, but both boys are nervous about the changes and new things that the school year will bring. Will Archie make friends and forget all about Pip? Will Archie be able to sit in class all day? What if all the rumors the brothers hear from their friends are true? Read along and see how the boys get ready for school and find out that the first day of school can be pretty great! Addresses the excitement and worries about the first day of school - Illustrates a supportive and happy brotherly relationship - Hardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for your storytime rotation! - Bright and colorful illustrations in a sweet style with fun background details - Plenty of humor to keep kids engaged "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 review 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. s turned her childhood memories and imaginative passion for storytelling into writing the world of Archie and Pip! 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. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible. 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.