I really liked this one. Starts off in a classroom, then shows the school, children's homes, and the whole community. Short and sweet rhythmic text welcomes everyone, no matter where they're from, how they dress, or what they eat. I particularly like the pictures showing a little black girl getting ready for bed and sleeping with her bonnet. Also shows a Muslim girl praying, queer families, different abilities, a Jewish boy wearing a yamaka, a sikh boy, a black teacher with a turban, and much more.

Excellent, inclusive pictures paired with simple inclusive text. "All are welcome here" is repeated on almost every page, and becomes a mantra that would easily stick in any reader's head.

Perfect back to school read aloud with a diverse group of students depicted in the illustrations. The illustrations are so detailed and have so much to discover.

A sweet story to read at the start of the school year that celebrates embracing differences.

Lovely message. Will put on list to read for k-3

This is a nice call and response picture book that might ease children's fears about going to school.

Age: Preschool-1st grade
Cultures: Various

School serves as a safe space for children of all backgrounds and cultures, as this rhyming text serves to show. Nothing groundbreaking, but is a nice read-aloud addition to first week units or units on diversity and compassion. The variety of hairstyles, food, clothes, skin color, and interests should provide a connection for all listeners/readers.

I loved this book! It was subtle, yet clear.

This was beautiful and a great story time book!

A simple, beautiful story with gorgeous, diverse illustrations to match! I would love to share this with my students, and will do so (although I'm wondering if it would be better to share whenever we are able to return in person as so much of the story takes place IN school).

The illustrations were quite good; the text was borderline cheesy but uplifting and hopeful enough to overcome it.