{"product_id":"mr-s-a-first-day-of-school-book","title":"Mr. S: A First Day of School Book","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their teacher—only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words \"Mr. S\" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be their teacher. A comical first-day-of-school book of mayhem and chaos by Monica Arnaldo, perfect for fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This might be the funniest first-day-of-school book I’ve ever read.\" —Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author of School’s First Day of School\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was the first day of school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong. . . . Where was the teacher? Who left this sandwich on the desk?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only clue, written on the chalkboard, were three simple letters: Mr. S\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Mr. S:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Confusion, mystery, and laughs are on the menu in Arnaldo’s deliciously goofy back-to-school tale.\" —Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The tale's genuinely absurd situation, the mystery of the teacher's identity, and the deadpan storytelling make this a memorable read-aloud choice.\" —ALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mysteries for young readers are few and far between and this one is fun and entertaining.\" —School Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Month * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Indigo Staff Pick of the Month * Governor General's Literary Award Finalist * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Indigo Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Booklist Editor's Choice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Story Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620131406131,"sku":"9780063003958","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/0305\/5923\/files\/9780063003958.jpg?v=1791324426","url":"https:\/\/the-story-garden-2.myshopify.com\/products\/mr-s-a-first-day-of-school-book","provider":"The Story Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}