This book is part of a book series called First Day Of School .

This book was published 2000 by Penguin Books Australia .

Claire Masurel was born in France and now lives in New York City. She is the author of more than fifteen books for children. Marie Henry lives in France, where she studied music at the National Consevatory at Versailles. She began painting after her children were born, and she created her first book as a gift for her daughter. Ms. Henry has published numerous children's books.