Back to School, Backpack!

Written by Simon Rich · Illustrated by Tom Toro

A backpack faces first-day-of-school jitters and existential angst in crowded hallways.

3.7 Goodreads · 157 ratings

40 pages· 266 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~400L

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Bookroo's summary

A child's backpack is anxious about the first day of school, feeling out of place amidst bustling hallways and lonely cafeteria tables. As it navigates the chaos, will it find its place and help its owner brave the classroom with confidence? This humorous tale explores the backpack's unique perspective, offering a comforting and entertaining read for kids facing their own school-day nerves.

From the publisher

A hilarious yet reassuring back-to-school picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon Rich-a clever and sweet follow-up to I’m Terrified of Bath Time, where a child’s backpack frets about first-day-of-school jitters! In this hilarious yet reassuring back-to-school picture book, a backpack deals with first-day-of-school nerves and feeling out of place. Filled with crowded hallways, lonely cafeteria tables, toilet stalls, and the signature existential angst of Simon Rich, this fun read-aloud will have kids braving classrooms with a smile (and maybe taking better care of their trusty backpacks…).

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