Don't Go to School!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Don't Go to School!

By Maire Zepf, Tarsila Kruse (Illustrator)

A little bear must calm his anxious mom on his first school day.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings
30 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Benno is thrilled for his first day at school, but his mom isn't ready to let go. As she pleads for him to stay, Benno must find a clever way to reassure her. Can he help his mom adjust to this big change? This humorous tale explores the roles reversed, where a brave little bear comforts his nervous mom, offering a heartwarming twist on the first-day-of-school jitters. Parents and children alike will find laughter and empathy in this delightful story of growing up and letting go.

From the publisher

Benno is really excited about his first day at school. But there’s one problem: Mommy! “DON’T GO TO SCHOOL!” she wails. “STAY HERE WITH ME!” Can the brave little bear convince Mom that everything’s okay? He comes up with an ingenious idea to help her adjust–one that many parents will recognize. Kids will love this laugh-out-loud twist on a familiar theme.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
30
Words
373
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
Themes & topics
Books about the first day of schoolBooks about new experiencesBooks about social themesBooks about familyBooks about mother-son relationships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
August 1, 2017
First published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454923596

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