The first day of school is exciting but it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach. Silvestro and Chen take a common figure of speech and transform it, literally, into a lovely expression of a universal experience. Kirkus A cheering first-day story. Publishers Weekly Rosie can t wait to start kindergarten she s had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosie s mom reassures her that it s just butterflies in her belly, and she ll feel better soon. Much to Rosie s surprise, when she says hello to a new friend on the bus, a butterfly flies out of her mouth! As the day goes on, Rosie frees all her butterflies, and even helps another shy student let go of hers, too.
Read More