Kevin Goes First

From debut author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and strawberry donuts.

When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it sparks a big debate over what it might lead to . . . and who should go first.

When eager Kevin starts climbing before a decision is agreed upon, he discovers a BIG surprise that might be better shared with friends.

[This] story successfully underscores the importance of being thoughtful and treating your friends as equals. - Kirkus Reviews

A zany take on competitiveness, with subtle lessons in sequencing cleverly embedded. - Booklist

Children will love discussing the different roles selected by Kevin’s friends and thinking about Kevin’s experiences . . . through the plot to its very funny and very just end. This book offers much food for thought in how we work together and take turns in different roles. - School Library Journal