Dixie Duckling

Dixie Duckling loves to explore. And today is no exception. She is going to the park with her mommy and can't wait to spread her wings. When she meets Gabby, she is delighted to have a new friend to wander around with. But there is something different about Gabby. Can she do all the things Dixie can do?

Dixie Duckling is an adorable little duck who always wants to learn more about the world around her. In this installment, she experiences something all new: her first day of school! When it comes to new things, Dixie is always ready! She's met new friends, learned about different animals, and realized that the people who are different from us can teach us many things. Today is another "new" for Dixie: going to school for her very first day! However, when Dixie wakes up, she notices that her tummy feels a little funny. Mommy Duck tells her what's going on: there are butterflies in her tummy because she's a little nervous for her first day. Mommy Duck and Dixie talk about all the fun school can be. From toys and games, to learning new things, to making friends and spending time with ones you already know... what's not to love? Will she have fun? Will she make new friends? You'll have to finish Dixie Duckling: First Day of School to find out! This installment of the Dixie Duckling series communicates to children that they may feel nervous when trying something new but facing our fears can help us to learn and grow. It features beloved characters from previous books and vibrant illustrations to capture the attention of young readers. Dixie Duckling: First Day of School is intended for children ages 0 to six. Early readers will enjoy the story-in-verse narrative while older kids will be able to relate to Dixie's nervousness about the first day of school and process their own emotions with her.

Dixie is an adorable young duckling learning about the other animals in the world around her. She has many animal friends on the farm where she lives. When she meets an animal that she has not seen before, Dixie tries to figure out what it is. Then she discovers that the new, unusual-looking animal is a human animal!