This book was really cute in my opinion. I thought the language was light and creative. This is evident especially in phrases like, "Bossy Big Sister Baloney". The characters are relatable to students beginning school, and the main character, Tony, experiences several normal emotions for this occasion. The main idea of this story is to encourage readers to be excited about the new things they will learn in school and how to navigate new settings and rules. This book would be great for a teacher to use during the first day of school.

It is the first day of school for Tony Baloney, the macaroni penguin, and he wants to follow all the class rules, but Tony has a way of finding trouble. ( )