Anya awakens to discover she has grown a tiger tail, and it just happens to be her very first day of school.

On the first day of the new school year, the Berenstain cubs are reminded that "though school is a challenge, it can also be fun."

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.

"It's almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can't seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she'll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they're in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It's their teacher, the armadillo! He has rolled in as a ball, and it takes him a while to relax and unfurl....

At first Kevin doesn't want his mom to leave him on his first day of school, but soon he begins to enjoy himself.

Posey's fear of starting first grade is alleviated when her teacher invites the students to wear their most comfortable clothes to school on the first day.

Katie agrees to be a buddy for the new girl in class even though her best friend Suzanne does not approve.

Even though she has just moved to Tinyville Town, everyone at her new school, from Principal Paul to the lunch lady, is kind and does his or her part to keep things running smoothly for Ellie Emberley on her first day of school.

Imagined in the form of a secret agent's set of instructions, Mason and other children negotiate the first day of school.

Emily is worried about starting school for the first time, but Foxy waves his magic tail to provide what she needs to be ready--after a few mistakes along the way.