Kevin Goes to School Book

Highlighting the fun and friendships that can be discovered in the classroom, this clever story acknowledges the anxieties many children face on their first day of school. Kevin is excited about going to school for the first time, but he becomes frightened when his mother drops him off. As the day progresses, he watches a puppet show, makes a funny hat with a new friend, and plays with blocks. When his mother shows up to bring him home, he is surprised that the day is over, and excited to be coming back tomorrow. Exploring the fears and loneliness of new experiences, this sweet tale depicts the sense of belonging that can be found in class.

Publishers Weekly

Belgian author/illustrator Liesbet Slegers offers four titles to quell childhood fears. The paper-over-board books star a forthright fellow depicted in thick black line and pleasingly smudgy brushstrokes of rainbow colors. "I'm Kevin. I'm on my way. I have my suitcase and my grandma," he announces as he boards an airplane in Kevin Takes a Trip. When he gets scared, his grandmother comforts him. Kevin Goes to School; Kevin Goes to the Hospital; and Kevin Spends the Night address other universal anxieties.