Sloth's Totally Not Weird First Day of School

by Christie Nicholls, Claudia Gadotti (Illustrator)

Overview

After arriving from Treeland and finding a family of his own, Sloth is finally ready for his very first day of school—and determined to fit in. But fitting in isn't easy: his cowboy hat flies out the bus window, he sings the alphabet instead of introducing himself, he can't resist climbing when he should be sitting, walking upright feels harder than crawling, and at lunch he ends up devouring far too many pizza sticks.

Sloth's Totally Not Weird First Day of School is a quirky picture book about first-day jitters, silly mishaps, and the reminder that belonging has more to do with being yourself than being perfect.

Fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins and The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson will love this funny first day of school picture book, perfect for kids ages 4–8 at home or in the classroom.

This adventure is part of the Sloth Stories series, where Sloth's silly, impulsive moments are always guided by his big heart. A book for kids finding their place—with plenty of silly along the way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798993028415
Publisher:	Christie Nicholls
Publication date:	08/20/2025
Series:	Sloth Stories , #2
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Christie Nicholls lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, a cat, and a magical family member named “Sloth.” Yes, really. Sloth appeared during a hard time and became the heart of their adventures. Christie holds a PhD from UCLA and a Master’s in Drama in Education. Her work as a comedian brings a quirky, heartfelt edge to her stories. She is the author of Sloth Finds His Perfect Tree and Sloth’s Totally Not Weird First Day of School, part of the expanding Sloth Stories series.

Claudia Gadotti is an Italian-born illustrator and author now based in Auckland, New Zealand. She studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and creates exclusively hand-drawn and hand-painted artwork. Claudia is the author and illustrator of Sloth Finds His Perfect Tree and has also brought to life The Story of Solomon Bear, Red Eye of Isles of Shoals, Emeline, along with numerous other works for children. Her work has earned multiple awards for Best Picture Book and Cover Design.