First Day of School

Anne and Lizzy Rockwell's delightful picture book series about Mrs. Madoff's class has explored some special occasions at school, including Career Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Presidents' Day. Now the respected mother-daughter writer-illustrator team is taking on another BIG day in First Day of School.
 
Kids will understand the excitement and nervousness of the children in Mrs. Madoff’s class as they get ready for the first day of school after summer vacation. They’ve all changed a little. Nicholas has a grown-up new haircut. Jessica has learned how to make her own lunch. And Ethan has his very own house key!
 
As the kids get into their back-to-school rituals, they know one thing for sure: this year is sure to be great!

The kids from Mrs. Madoff's classroom— "a charmed place" (Kirkus Reviews)—are preparing for a brand-new school year!

New is exciting! But it can also be scary. What will school be like this year?

Get ready to share in the excitement of the first day of school with friends old and new!

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: ST. PATRICK’S DAY: “It’s exactly the same scene that’s played out in elementary schools across the country every March, and as such it will be sweetly familiar to readers…it will be deservedly welcomed by teachers in many settings.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: ST. PATRICK’S DAY: “Lizzy Rockwell’s clear, vivid spreads evoke an active learning environment. This welcome addition to the series clearly outlines the importance of this day in March on which everyone is Irish.” - School Library Journal

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: PRESIDENTS’ DAY: “An excellent introduction to the holiday for younger grades and a first purchase for most collections.” - School Library Journal

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: PRESIDENTS’ DAY: “The impressive collaboration of the Rockwell team, once again delivers a book perfect for use in the primary grades.” - Association of Children's Literature

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: PRESIDENTS’ DAY: “The Rockwells, a mother-daughter team (Mom writes, her daughter draws) offer a presidential history lesson built on a class play. Charlie, the tallest kid in class, gets to be Abraham Lincoln. Nicholas, who’s a good writer, is Thomas Jefferson. Kate, the narrator, plays George Washington because they share the same birthday. That boosts Kate’s own campaign for class president and stirs her dreams of becoming the first woman president of the USA. Has anyone told Hillary?” - USA Today

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: FATHER’S DAY: “Don’t limit this book to Father’s Day-it should be enjoyed year round.” - School Library Journal

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: MOTHER’S DAY: “A mother-daughter team adds to a winning streak of classroom books centering on young children’s preparations for important days with this celebration of mothers... This winsome, instructive book may focus on Mother’s Day, but it can be read anytime.” - ALA Booklist

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: 100 SCHOOL DAYS: “Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to make the Hundred Day celebration more than a math exercise will find inspiration right here.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: CAREER DAY: “Clearly laid out and cheerfully presented, this picture book strikes just the right tone for its intended audience.” - ALA Booklist