D.W., Arthur's fun and sassy little sister, is here to help every new preschooler get through the first day. From naps to snacks to playtime, D.W. covers it all in this helpful and hilarious guidebook to a very important rite of passage. Young readers everywhere will love the funny details and smart commentary from their favorite four-year-old aardvark. This book has received an official stamp of approval from Marc Brown's teacher-sister, Bonnie, who is also one of the models for the character of D.W.

Arthur’s little sister, D.W., has some great tips for any readers preparing to go to preschool for the first time. D.W. addresses some of the common fears children have when beginning preschool, like saying goodbye to their parents. The story highlights the positives of school, like a class pet, making friends and having a nice teacher. The pages are filled to the edges with fun and busy scenes; you can even make a game out of finding the Tibble twins on each page and seeing what kind of trouble they’re getting in to! The fun cartoon animals are drawn and water-colored with bright welcoming shades.

The story will show your child all the fun things they have to look forward to in preschool, like making friends and playing with new toys. D.W.’s class even has circle time where they all sing together. They also “plant seeds, make popcorn, make books, paint, play dress-up, or make stuff with clay.” Try to recall your own preschool days and suggest some of the other fun activities that may be offered. Perhaps there will be a show-and-tell time, or dress up time! Preschool isn’t only about playing though, some important lessons are taught. D.W. and her classmates learn their letters and numbers, how to be polite, and about sharing and taking turns.