Description: Written by Astrid Lindgren, Sweden's world-renowned storyteller, this book captures six-year-old Lena's delightful day-long adventure at school with Lindgren's signature warmth and gentle humor. Through Lena's experience, children about to start school can ease their curiosity and worries about what lies ahead. More than that, this story helps children feel that school is a happy, wonderful place, making that first step into a new environment feel a little less daunting. Six-year-old Lena loves to play "school" every day, imitating her older brother Peter, who already attends. Then one day, Peter offers to take curious little Lena to school with him. Lena's heart pounds with excitement and nervousness as Peter takes her hand and confidently leads her across the crosswalk toward school. Once there, Lena joins her brother and his friends in the classroom and experiences a full day of school life—meeting the teacher, and moving through counting time, recess, life skills class, snack time, gym class, and reading time. What did Lena think and feel throughout the day? Was her very first day at school exciting and fun, or was it boring and overwhelming? Find out in this charming story that will resonate with any child preparing for their own first day of school.