Alpaca Goes Back-a to School

A joyful picture book about a young alpaca???s first day back at school, from powerhouse team Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is ready to face the new year! With shoes tied and snack-a all packed-a, Alpaca???s first day back-a is filled with classroom fun.Working together. / Learning each rule.You???re getting the KNACK-a / of being at school.You???ll dream of tomorrow / when you hit the SACK-aYour school will be waiting . . . / get ready, Alpaca! From singing new songs to making new friends (and a paint spill here and there???no worries, Alpaca! Ms. Yak-a has more!), Alpaca will help young readers feel prepared for their first day, easing their anxieties and getting them excited for school. Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen???s inventive rhyme, paired with Leeza Hernandez???s bright, graphic art, is perfect for read-aloud fun, as well as school and family libraries.