Dad's First Day
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Dad's First Day

By Mike Wohnoutka

This book is about nothing.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings
40 pages· 310 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Oliver is thrilled for his first day of school, but his dad is not. As excitement turns to nerves, Oliver wonders if staying home might be better. Can Oliver convince his dad that school is the start of an exciting adventure? This heartwarming tale explores the mixed emotions of new beginnings, capturing the essence of change for both children and parents. Will Oliver's enthusiasm be enough to ease his dad's worries, or will they both discover something unexpected about the first day of school?

From the publisher

Acclaimed author and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka perfectly captures the mixed emotions felt by kids and their parents during big changes. Oliver and his dad spent all summer playing together, laughing together, singing together, and reading together! And now it’s time for Oliver to start school! But . . . his dad isn’t quite ready. Suddenly, he feels nervous and his tummy hurts. Maybe they should stay home together! But Oliver isn’t convinced. What if the first day is really fun? What if it’s the start of an exciting year? In this charming story, Oliver and his dad face new beginnings and new adventures on the first day of school!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
310
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD450L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about parentsBooks about father-son relationshipsBooks about the first day of schoolBooks about starting school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176216
Publication
Published
July 7, 2015
First published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781619634732

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