Dear Substitute
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Dear Substitute

By Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

A student faces unexpected changes with a quirky substitute teacher.

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40 pages· 604 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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When Miss Pelly steps in as the substitute teacher, one student struggles with her unconventional ways. Used to Mrs. Giordano's routine, the student must navigate this new, silly classroom dynamic. Through a series of humorous poems, discover how embracing change can lead to unexpected joys. Will the student learn to appreciate Miss Pelly's unique approach, or will the chaos be too much to handle? This delightful tale is perfect for anyone facing new experiences with trepidation.

From the publisher

When a substitute teacher named Miss Pelly comes to class, one student bristles at the change in routine–Miss Pelly doesn’t follow the rules like Mrs. Giordano. But in time, our student learns that even though the substitute may do things a little differently, and she may be a bit silly, mixing things up might not be so bad.Told in a series of epistolary poems, this funny, relatable picturebook is a great fit for classrooms and for any child nervous about new experiences.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
604
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
Books about letter writingBooks about schoolBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about substitute teachers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
195894
Publication
Published
June 19, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484750223

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