Welcome to Our Classroom! (An All Are Welcome Book)

Author Alexandra Penfold On Tour
Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman On Tour
A teacher welcomes a new group of students as they prepare for an exciting and collaborative year ahead in this uplifting ode to educators from the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome.

On the first day of school
Everything is new
School supplies, classmates,
and teachers, too.

Starting a new school year can be scary, but your teacher is here for you! Come along with the kids from the bestsellers All Are Welcome and Big Feelings as they learn to work together, try new things, and—with the support of their teacher—soar!

With an inspiring fold-out spread, this is the perfect gift for new students, and their teachers, with its lasting message: Someday you’ll come visit and tell me what’s new. I’ll always be your teacher, I love teaching you!
© Donny Tsang
Alexandra Penfold is the author of Eat, Sleep, Poop and The Littlest Viking.  She lives with her husband and three children in Brooklyn, where she is a literary agent at Upstart Crow. Learn more about Alex at alexpenfoldbooks.com or on Twitter @AgentPenfold. View titles by Alexandra Penfold
Suzanne Kaufman is an author, illustrator, animator, and lover of school potlucks. Her books include All Are Welcome, ConfiscatedI Love Monkey, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her teaching animation or working in her studio. She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow her on Twitter @skaufmanart and Instagram @suzannekaufman. View titles by Suzanne Kaufman
"A mighty message certain to bolster students readying themselves for the first day of school—and all year round." —Kirkus Reviews

"This heartfelt companion to All Are Welcome will resonate with students and teachers alike. A reassuring, affirming read for the start—or end—of the school year." —School Library Journal

About

A teacher welcomes a new group of students as they prepare for an exciting and collaborative year ahead in this uplifting ode to educators from the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome.

On the first day of school
Everything is new
School supplies, classmates,
and teachers, too.

Starting a new school year can be scary, but your teacher is here for you! Come along with the kids from the bestsellers All Are Welcome and Big Feelings as they learn to work together, try new things, and—with the support of their teacher—soar!

With an inspiring fold-out spread, this is the perfect gift for new students, and their teachers, with its lasting message: Someday you’ll come visit and tell me what’s new. I’ll always be your teacher, I love teaching you!

Author

© Donny Tsang
Alexandra Penfold is the author of Eat, Sleep, Poop and The Littlest Viking.  She lives with her husband and three children in Brooklyn, where she is a literary agent at Upstart Crow. Learn more about Alex at alexpenfoldbooks.com or on Twitter @AgentPenfold. View titles by Alexandra Penfold
Suzanne Kaufman is an author, illustrator, animator, and lover of school potlucks. Her books include All Are Welcome, ConfiscatedI Love Monkey, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her teaching animation or working in her studio. She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow her on Twitter @skaufmanart and Instagram @suzannekaufman. View titles by Suzanne Kaufman

Praise

"A mighty message certain to bolster students readying themselves for the first day of school—and all year round." —Kirkus Reviews

"This heartfelt companion to All Are Welcome will resonate with students and teachers alike. A reassuring, affirming read for the start—or end—of the school year." —School Library Journal

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