"This story has an amusing tongue-in-cheek quality in which the text can be read as exaggeration but the pictures bear out the child s perspective. For children accused of having wild imaginations, this is an affirming treat. Just might convince complaining children that their school isn t so bad after all." --Kirkus reviews
"Along with being a good choice for children anxious about their own upcoming first day, this offers a nifty exercise in reading between the lines."--Booklist "Scharnhorst s humorous narration is presented on each page as Stuart s diary entries on notebook paper inserts. Animal humor aplenty enlivens the tale, while Patton s mixed traditional and digital media art amplify the comedy with dynamic scenes and cartoonish characters. An encouraging new-kid narrative told from an entertaining perspective." --Publishers Weekly
Becky Scharnhorst is a children s book author who lives in Wisconsin with her family and quite a few wild animals, only two of which are her kids. When she s not reading or writing, she can be found hiking through the woods, baking something sweet, or thinking happy thoughts. You can visit Becky online at beckyscharnhorst.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @beckyscharn.
Julia Patton is an illustrator originating from the wilderness in Northumberland, UK. She loves illuminating magical stories like this one, and in particular loves drawing silly stinky creatures. When she s not happily scribbling away in her woodshed, you ll find her planting trees and camping with her very own pack of wildlings. You can visit Julia online at juliapatton.co.uk or follow her on Twtitter @julia_patton and on Instagram @julspatton.