On the first day of the new school year, the Berenstain cubs are reminded that although school is a challenge, it can also be fun.

A nervous Splat finds his first day at Cat School much better than he expected.

"Children have fun at school experiencing familiar classroom activities for the first time"--

A young boy lists all the things he will have to take with him on his first day in kindergarten.

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.

Nervous monsters attending school for the first time learn new things, make friends, and sample Chef Octi's special School Gruel.

From having to leave her cowgirl hat at home to being seated between the rambunctious "J-twins," a brand new day in a brand new class is not going Nellie Sue's way, especially with her best friend, Anna, being nice to new girl Maya.

On his first visit to school, Noodles the dog feels scared until he meets a nice teacher and makes new friends.

The night before his first day at school, a mother and son recount other new experiences he has had, such as his first words and first steps, and celebrate his growth and accomplishments.