UpOnly Learning StorybooksFirst Day of School
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First Day of School
A picture book for students 5 to 12 · 11 short chapters · about 5 minutes
It is Sam's first day at a new school: a new class, a new friend, a library adventure and a big surprise at the science fair.
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© 2026 Dr. Evan J. Hasson. Published by UpOnly Learning, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced without permission, except brief quotes for reviews and use with students in your own home or class.
First digital edition, October 2026
Editions: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Also a typing game: The Stories You Type at uponlylearning.com
Chapter 1Front Steps
It is Monday morning, and Sam is starting at a brand new school. She holds her backpack straps tight.
At the front steps, a teacher with a big smile waves. "I am Ms. Ada," she says. "Welcome to Sunny Lane School."
"Let's start with the home row," says Ms. Ada. "Every morning you come back to school, and your fingers come back home."
The bell rings, and the big doors open.
Sam takes a deep breath and walks inside with Ms. Ada.
Chapter 2Room 12
Room 12 has tall shelves, bright posters and a big sunny window.
Sam hangs her backpack on a high hook. "Reach up to the top row," says Ms. Ada, "then come back home."
On the windowsill sits a jar with a green chrysalis, dotted with gold.
"That is Goldie," says Ms. Ada. "Any day now, a butterfly will come out."
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Questions from parents
What age is First Day of School for?
First Day of School is written for students about 5 to 12. Younger students enjoy hearing it read aloud, and early readers can read one chapter at a time. The whole story takes about 5 minutes.
Can my child listen to First Day of School instead of reading it?
Yes. Press the ear next to any chapter, or Read the whole story, and your device reads it aloud in a calm voice. It uses the voices built into your browser, so there is nothing to install.
Is First Day of School free?
The cover and the first two chapters are free to read here, with no account. Members read the whole book and play every chapter of it in The Stories You Type, our typing game.