Archie and Pip

The First Day of School

  • Archie and Pip, The First Day of School, debuted in June 2024.
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  • It's almost the first day of school for brothers Archie and Pip. Archie is starting kindergarten, but both boys are nervous about the changes and new things that the school year will bring. Will Archie make friends and forget all about Pip? Will Archie be able to sit in class all day? What if all the rumors the brothers hear from their friends are true? Read along and see how the boys get ready for school and find out that the first day of school can be pretty great!

What people are saying:

  • “ Colorful illustrations create a cast of adorable animal characters…”

    — School Library Journal

  • “ …Backgrounds have a charming, childlike look. A peppy tale sure to get kids psyched for the first day of school.“

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • “Richards’s playful cool-toned cartoons emphasize the siblings’ anchoring affection alongside a friendly, small-town vibe.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Archie and Pip

The Halloween Costume Surprise

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