Being the new kid in school can be tough! Sometimes other kids can make faces, whisper secrets, and laugh. But a good friend can make all the difference in the world -- which is just what this new bug finds out on his first day of school when he meets Katydid. She's not like all the other bugs. She's welcoming, kind, and caring. And when all the other bugs picked on the new kid . . . Katy didn't!

A slice-of-life picture book young readers will relate to, but with a twist: The school in the story is set in the insect world! The story reinforces the importance of kindness and friendship. Bold graphics and colorful bug characters will keep children turning the pages.

• Ages 3 to 8.
• Full color picture book.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.
• 8-3/4'' wide x 11-1/4'' high.
• 32 pages.

Author Johnny Cuomo is a musician, storyteller, and teacher based in New York. Benjamin Lowery is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Pennsylvania.

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