Chu's First Day of School Board Book

From School Library Journal Baby/Toddler—Chu, a little panda with a disproportionately big sneeze, is all set for his first day of school. Like most kids, he's more than a little nervous, especially when the other kids seem to have talents and interests that make them shine. But Chu quickly realizes he's just as special. Rex's quaint, old-fashioned-type paintings place exotic animals into sweetly domestic settings, adding a slight irony and pairing well with Gaiman's spare but fun text. “Gaiman and Rex expertly blend humor and tension to delicious narrative effect. ” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) A charming title that is sure to leave kids wanting more--more Chu and more readings of this whimsical tale. — School Library Journal It is Chu's first day of school. Chu is nervous. He hopes the other boys and girls will be nice. Will they like him? What will happen at school today? Will Chu do what Chu does best? A perfect read-aloud story about the universal experience of starting school. Neil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline , and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. Adam Rex is the author of many books, including Cold Cereal and Unlucky Charms , the first two books in the Cold Cereal Saga; the New York Times bestselling picture books The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich ; the middle grade novel The True Meaning of Smekday (now a major motion picture from Dreamworks, Home ); and the teen novel Fat Vampire . He lives in Arizona with his wife. Read more