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Date(s) Used: Aug. 2026
Synopsis:
Here is the story of a young boy who is about to enter first grade and doesn't know quite what to expect. Will his friends be there? Will he have to know how to read and spell? What if he can't understand anything his teacher says?
Looks like a case of first grade jitters!
The author and illustrator tell a reassuring story that is sure to chase away those jitters for any soon-to-be first grader.
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not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!