When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.

In easy-to-read text, describes what the first day of school might be like for a child in Kenya, Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Peru, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States.

"When Samantha prays, she remembers what Mama taught her about being safe."--Back cover.

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

"The boy from BUILDING OUR HOUSE takes us through a typically boisterous homeschooling day with his big family"--

Ms. Fickle's class is making a gingerbread house. But then part of the house goes missing! Where did the missing cookie go?

Provides safety tips for a variety of outdoor and indoor activities.

"Join Maisy and her friends for a busy day at preschool! Experience many school activities: painting, music, story time, and more!"--p. [4] of cover.