First Day of School
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Hardback
24 pages
979-8-3471-0842-8 (ISBN)
Description
Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.
In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!
Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school-a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn't scary-it's an adventure in learning and growing.
Packed with adorable illustrations, First Day of School is the perfect confidence-building back-to-school picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or helping kids get ready for their own first day of school.
Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiences-because every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen.
Comes with a sheet of stickers!
In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!
Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school-a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn't scary-it's an adventure in learning and growing.
Packed with adorable illustrations, First Day of School is the perfect confidence-building back-to-school picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or helping kids get ready for their own first day of school.
Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiences-because every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen.
Comes with a sheet of stickers!
Reviews / Votes
A mix of speech balloons and exuberant explanatory text deliver a confidence-boosting mix of information and buddy humor, while thin-line artwork buzzes with bold color. Ollie's cheerful, patient way make him a model ambassador for representing age-appropriate firsts. -- Publisher's Weekly * 4/24/26 * A mix of speech balloons and exuberant explanatory text deliver a confidence-boosting mix of information and buddy humor, while thin-line artwork buzzes with bold color. Ollie's cheerful, patient way make him a model ambassador for representing age-appropriate firsts. -- Publisher's Weekly * 4/24/26 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c; matte cvr w- spot UV and emboss; int: glossy pages; color plus ends; perf. sticker sheet insert at end
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-3471-0842-8 (9798347108428)
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Persons
Derek Shun is the author of the Mission Milestone series-imaginative picture books for kids ages three to seven that combine friendship, adventure, and heart that are perfect for story time, classrooms, and preparing kids for life's big firsts.
Benson Shum is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator whose books for young readers include Anzu the Great Kaiju, Little Seed, and Small Pets. Benson is also an animation supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Benson now lives in sunny southern California. Connect with him online at BensonShum.com.
Benson Shum is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator whose books for young readers include Anzu the Great Kaiju, Little Seed, and Small Pets. Benson is also an animation supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Benson now lives in sunny southern California. Connect with him online at BensonShum.com.