Tommy's First Day By: Shawntee Lyons It's Tommy's first day of school, and he's scared. What if the kids don't like him? What if they laugh at him? explores the fear that children experience as they start school and encourages them to be themselves despite their fear. Through his first experiences at school, Tommy learns that if you are unafraid to be yourself, people will like you. About the Author Shawntee Lyons is the mother of three girls. She loves to read, write, and spend time with her daughters. She married her middle school sweetheart and has pretty much always lived in Colorado. Once a soccer player, Lyons now just watches when she can. With a passion for inspiring children and watching as they learn new things, she plans to become an elementary school teacher.