Marvin is really nervous! He has many fears about going to school and his larger than life imaginations doesn't make things easier. Marvin's exaggerated retelling of his first day brings new adventures complete with messy monsters, greedy fish, and fake crayons that convince Marvin that school is way too scary for him.

A cartoon illustration depicting Marvin's first day of school with diverse children including a boy with green glasses, a girl in a pink shirt, a boy with a red cap in a wheelchair, and a boy in a Dino Kid hoodie. There is a large, friendly-looking green fish character with sunglasses, and a giant apple labeled "Giant Teacher Apple" on the right. The background features a blackboard with a distressed dinosaur drawing, scattered crayons, apples, and a yellow wall with the title "Marvin's First Day" written in bold letters.

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“I highly recommend this book for its captivating storytelling, relatable characters, and enchanting illustrations.”
-Diane T.
Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy

Children riding on the back of a cartoon green dinosaur with a flower on its head, taking a group photo, with some children looking through binoculars.