Marc Brown creator of the belovedArthur books and TV show offers a charming new charactermdashand a fun and reassuring story about preparing for the first day of school Kindergarten is only a week away but Monkey is NOT ready What if he gets on the wrong bus What if they donrsquot have any red crayons What if he doesnrsquot like the snacks What if he doesnrsquot make new friends There are so many thoughts running through Monkeyrsquos headBut step by step his family eases his worries theyget him a new backpack help him read books about school prepare his lunchand make sure Monkey is excitedmdashand readymdashfor the Big Day
