Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books

Written and illustrated by Diane DeGroat

Part of the Gilbert and Friends series

Gilbert faces first-grade fears: new friends, a new teacher, and the unknown.

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32 pages· 1,140 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 470L
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Bookroo's summary

Gilbert steps into first grade, eager yet anxious. Will he conquer reading, find friends, and meet a kind teacher? As excitement and nerves collide, Gilbert's journey begins. Can he navigate the challenges of a new school year?

From the publisher

It’s the first day of first grade! Gilbert is looking forward to learning how to read and making new friends, but . . .

> Will the teacher be nice?

> Will first grade be too hard?

> Will he like his classmates?

> Will they like him?

Gilbert is excited and nervous at the same time!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,140
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
89057
Publication
Published
June 26, 2007
First published
July 1, 2005
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060726164

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