Elizabeti's School

By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale (Illustrator)

Part of the Elizabeti series

A young girl faces her first day of school, torn between excitement and missing home.

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32 pages· 919 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Elizabeti eagerly dons her new school uniform, ready for her first day. Yet, as she steps into this new world, she worries about leaving her family behind. Will her mother manage without her? Can her siblings play without her? As the day unfolds, Elizabeti discovers the joy of learning and friendship, bringing her newfound experiences back home. Join Elizabeti on her heartfelt journey of growth and discovery in a Tanzanian setting, where the classroom becomes a bridge between her world and the wonders of education.

From the publisher

In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child’s emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.It’s the first day of school and Elizabeti can hardly wait. She puts on her new uniform and feels her shiny shoes. School must surely be a very special place! Shortly after arriving at school, however, Elizabeti begins to miss her family. What if Mama needs help cleaning the rice? What if her baby sister wants to play? What if her little brother wants to go for a walk? But soon Elizabeti is making friends and learning her lessons. Best of all, she shares her experiences with her family that evening - and can apply what she has learned right away. In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child’s emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

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