Dani is probably the happiest person she knows. She's happy because she's going to start school. Dani has been waiting to go to school her whole life. Then things get even better--she meets Ella by the swings. After that, Dani and Ella do everything together and become best friends. But then something happens that Dani isn't prepared for.

This New York Times Notable Book is a perfect first chapter book for children aged five and up, full of relatable experiences and social-emotional learning. Every page features lively, sensitive drawings from one of the world's great illustrators.

"If only all early chapter books were this beautifully conceived." New York Times Book Review

"Spare, lyrical prose. ...emotionally astute and often endearingly funny." Starred review, Publishers Weekly

"A quietly compelling book for young readers." Starred review, Booklist