My First Day

09/10/2024

"If you do the work, you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life." – Michael Jordan

Title: My First Day

Author / Illustrator: Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huỳnh Kim Liên 

Publisher: Make Me a World / Random House Children's Books

This sweet story is about a little boy's first day "journey" to his school, which is not ordinary at all! He is heading out in a boat, all alone, with his little backpack and a single oar, through the Mekong River. The river doesn't seem to be too kind to the boy, there are monster waves and rain, and also, the wildlife, the water buffalos and reptiles and so many more thrills in his journey.

But, the boy's bravery, hard work, and perseverance present him with success in spite of his dangerous endeavor. All the anxiousness, diligence, and excitement end up in a wonderful reality - he reaches his school and he is very happy that he could!

📚 Awesome book for a back-to-school read!

📚 Excellent lessons of resilience, resoluteness, and the ardent love to go to school!

📚 Spectacular illustrations.

📚 Perfect for kids ages 4+

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