First Day Audiobook By Seth Fried cover art

First Day

 Preview

First Day

By: Seth Fried
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
Listen for free

You can listen to this humorous story for free on your device with the Audible Stories Skill. Just say “Alexa, read me a funny story,” or “Alexa, read me a story” to hear more free genres.

A well-meaning dad frets because his fifth-grade daughter dresses as Dracula for the first day of school in this funny short tale. Haunted by his own memories of childhood insecurity, he nervously awaits the call from school.

Seth Fried, a two-time winner of the Pushcart Prize, is a recurring contributor to The New Yorker's Shouts & Murmurs and NPR's Selected Shorts. He is also the author of the novel The Municipalists, available now on Audible.

©2022 Audible (P)2022 Audible Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Short Stories
All stars
Most relevant  
VERY brief story, but it's cute and inspiring. The narrator's voice it perfect for the piece.

Cute

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
And baby girl is right, “everyone loves Dracula”…. I laughed and smiled as I listened. I love how her class and teacher supported her choice. I also loved how daddy was worried the entire day for nothing. Like her live and be who she wants. When kids are this age they are so innocent…

Loved it!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
An account alias is an email address or phone number that you use to sign in to your Microsoft account. You can have multiple aliases, and use any of them with Microsoft services such as Outlook.com, Skype, OneDrive, Office, Xbox, Windows and more.

Your account's primary alias is displayed on your Microsoft devices (such as a Windows PC, Xbox, or Windows Phone), and you can choose a different alias to be the primary one at any time. Learn more about account aliases.

Manage how you sign in to Microsoft

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I wish Seth Fried had more short stories like this one ( First day) available on Audible.

This upbeat short story is my son’s favorite bedtime story! lol

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
What a lovely little story. I recommend it as a pick-me-up for anyone who enjoys costumes and free-spirited kids.

Delightful

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I loved it. 😍
But the 5th grade, oh ok, Olive! you go, girl.

School Bus Exit

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This is a poem of love and affection written in the form of prose. Absolutely love it.

Endearing

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
That is right, and everyone likes Dracula. Let's bring you the green shirt and show the world our true selves.

Perception

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I love how cheerful I felt after re-listening to this. I knew I’d get a spark for starting my day. Thanks.

There’s HOPE for the world

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The surprise of the older generation discovering a positive change in the younger generation of today.

Vampires are cool

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.