Good book to introduce to a Kindergartener or First Grader before they went to school. Or maybe after their first day of school. Colorful and fun book about not wanting his parents to leave him at school alone. Jake finally lets go of his parents when the teacher talks about a dog. He holds the book for the teacher and sees that all the kids are smiling. This book would put everyone at ease. ( )

Jake is anxious about starting school - anxious? No, terrified! He's so scared, he won't let go of his parents, and so all day long he opts out of the fun activities. But his teacher turns out to be a genius about kids and finds a way to get him to let go!

This is a good book for children about to start school or go to a new school. Poor Jake is so nervous about starting school that he clings to his parents the entire first day. This renders him unable to make new friend, participate in fun projects, even go to the restroom! But as the teacher finally figures out a way to engage Jake, he is able to relax and open up, and sees that when he does so, he is able to spread his wings and accomplish all manner of things. ( )

This is a funny first day of school book with big, bright illustrations. Jake won't let go of his parents, so they have to stay at school with him. This causes many problems for Jake and in the end his teacher is able to get Jake to release his parents and join the rest of the class! ( )