Join author Dennis Mathew for Read Out Loud as he invites young readers to express themselves freely, wonder, take risks, imagine, and try something new like the animals in MY WILD FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Enjoy the story and then try the printable activities below!

About the Book



What if animals went to school? 

What if they could dream, wonder, and imagine a hopeful future? 

Into the uncertainty that is the first day of school for every child, Dennis throws humor, spunk, rhythm, and rhyme. This book is an invitation to every child to take risks, try something new and embrace their inner “WILD”. 



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ABOUT Dennis Mathew

Dennis Mathew is a husband, father, elementary school speech pathologist, singer-songwriter, and author. For over 20 years Dennis has had the joy and honor of working with children in public schools and through non-profit work.

In 2018, Dennis launched his authorship, bringing children’s stories integrating social-emotional wholeness, language enrichment, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and character development to life.

His published works so far are “Bello the Cello”, “My Wild First Day of School”, and “How Grizzly Found Gratitude”. He also published a music album for schools called, “The Let’s Roar Experience”. Through his books and music Dennis has reached tens of thousands of students worldwide!

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