"Along with offering a bit of bathroom behavior modification, this is, undeniably, storytime gold for young audiences large or small."--Booklist

Praise for Back to School, Backpack!
The Children's Book Council Favorites Awards, Children's Favorites & Teacher Favorites

"This funny romp will leave readers feeling empowered for their own first days."--Kirkus

"Matching the style of I'm Terrified of Bath Time, Rich and Toro rally again...An amusing title to send young readers back to school with a giggle."

--School Library Journal

"Toro's...illustrations extend the text's themes with engaging, empathetic details. The combination is sure to boost readers' confidence as they navigate their own classroom return."

--Publishers Weekly

"A charming reassurance to young kids that the first day of school is scary for everyone, including backpacks, and they do not have to carry their worries alone."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[In] this offbeat picture book about fears and friendship...lots of laughs lead up to a...reassuring conclusion."
--The San Francisco Chronicle

"This delightful picture book turns the widespread phenomenon of toddler bathtime fears on its head.... The book's skillfully crafted storyline will appeal to children as well as adults working to avoid meltdowns when little ones have a head.... The refreshing, amusing approach to overcoming ablutophobia in small children."--Kirkus

"Toro's cartoon illustrations pair beautifully with his text... The entire setting is well realized, with fantastic details."--Kirkus

"A visual (and comedic) feast for budding smart-alecks."--Patton Oswalt