Dad Goes to School
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2007 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Dad Goes to School

By Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon (Illustrator)

Part of the Robin Hill School series

A unique dad visits first graders. Will he win them over?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
32 pages· 234 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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During Parents Week, Ayanna's dad stands out among the visiting parents in Mrs. Connor's first-grade class. As each parent shares their profession, Ayanna wonders if her classmates will accept her dad's differences. Can he charm the curious first graders and show them that being different is something to celebrate? Discover how Ayanna's dad makes a lasting impression in this heartwarming school tale.

From the publisher

It’s Parents Week for Mrs. Connor’s first graders. Each day another parent is visiting and showing what they do. But Ayanna’s dad isn’t like the other parents. Will her classmates like him anyway?

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
234
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about jobs and careersBooks about schoolBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
115332
Publication
Published
June 27, 2023
First published
April 24, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665931472

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