Today at School

With Yesterday and Tomorrow

Illustrated by Renée Kurilla
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
| $24.99 CAN
On sale Jun 10, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9780593812754
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 470L | Fountas & Pinnell L

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Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Yesterday and Tomorrow do everything together. Now that the first day of school is here, Yesterday and Tomorrow are unsure about what the day will bring! Until sure enough they discover the power of living in the present with the help of their new friend, Today. From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Because, here is a gentle and uplifting picture book for anyone facing a new experience.
★ "Young has written a gentle celebration of yesterday, today, and tomorrow for the novice or experienced school-bound child." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A sweetly purposeful back-to-school tale threaded with a message of mindfulness." —Kirkus Reviews
Jessica Young is an award-winning author of books for young readers, including Two Homes, One HeartI’ll Meet You in Your DreamsMy Blue Is HappyPlay This Book; the Haggis and Tank Unleashed series; and the Fairylight Friends series. A former art teacher, she loves sharing the creative process with students. She’s a lot like Tomorrow, and she’s thankful to have great friends like Today! Jessica grew up in Canada and lives in Tennessee with her family. Find out more about her books and school visits at jessicayoungbooks.com. View titles by Jessica Young
Renée Kurilla is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Just Because and has also written and illustrated her own stories, including It's Fall!One Springy, Singy Day; and The Flower Garden, to name a few. She enjoys looking back on fond memories like Yesterday but is constantly chasing dreams like Tomorrow! Renée lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and a puppy named Yoshi. Find out more about her books at kurillastration.com. View titles by Renée Kurilla
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Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Yesterday and Tomorrow do everything together. Now that the first day of school is here, Yesterday and Tomorrow are unsure about what the day will bring! Until sure enough they discover the power of living in the present with the help of their new friend, Today. From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Because, here is a gentle and uplifting picture book for anyone facing a new experience.

Reviews

★ "Young has written a gentle celebration of yesterday, today, and tomorrow for the novice or experienced school-bound child." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A sweetly purposeful back-to-school tale threaded with a message of mindfulness." —Kirkus Reviews

Author

Jessica Young is an award-winning author of books for young readers, including Two Homes, One HeartI’ll Meet You in Your DreamsMy Blue Is HappyPlay This Book; the Haggis and Tank Unleashed series; and the Fairylight Friends series. A former art teacher, she loves sharing the creative process with students. She’s a lot like Tomorrow, and she’s thankful to have great friends like Today! Jessica grew up in Canada and lives in Tennessee with her family. Find out more about her books and school visits at jessicayoungbooks.com. View titles by Jessica Young
Renée Kurilla is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Just Because and has also written and illustrated her own stories, including It's Fall!One Springy, Singy Day; and The Flower Garden, to name a few. She enjoys looking back on fond memories like Yesterday but is constantly chasing dreams like Tomorrow! Renée lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and a puppy named Yoshi. Find out more about her books at kurillastration.com. View titles by Renée Kurilla

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