It's the first day of Zoo School and outgoing Amanda the Panda is ready. She's excited and can't wait to go! But for anxious Alfred the Alligator, the first day fills him with dread. Why does he have to go? Isn't he smart enough already? When Amanda gets to school and sees that everyone seems to have a best friend, she decides that Alfred would be the perfect best friend for her. Amanda doesn't notice that Alfred is uncomfortable about things that she loves to do, she's too busy enjoying everything all around her. This is a thoughtful story that explores a child's anxiety about starting something new and what it means to be a best friend.