It is strange to think
That the first day with my kids
Will be on the screen
Not in a circle
With warm greetings all around
But in a grid view
A stack is prepared
Books which will welcome students
To start our journey
All with a message
Friends, learning, community
So many choices
The first day of school
Students feel, All Welcome Here
Poems by Preller
Faces of children
Illustrated by GrandPré
Reflect all of us
This will be the first
Of all the back to school books
I can’t wait to share
