First Day Around the World

Written by Ibi Zoboi · Illustrated by Juanita Londoño

Discover the diverse first-day-of-school traditions from around the globe.

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48 pages· 1,620 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~620L

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Embark on a global journey through the eyes of children experiencing their first day of school. From Nigeria's warm akara breakfasts to Poland's kluski lunches, each culture offers unique traditions. In China, students craft intricate characters, while in Argentina, they bond through song. Explore the vibrant routines and landscapes that unite students worldwide, from Ethiopia to Brazil. What new experiences await these young learners as they step into their classrooms?

From the publisher

From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and artist Juanita Londoño, this lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent explores what going back to school looks like for children in countries around the world!How do children around the world spend their first day of school?Some eat warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria, while others unwrap lunches of kluski in Poland. In China, they practice intricate characters in special notebooks, and in Argentina, they learn each other’s names in a sing-song memory game. No matter where in the world, every student has something new to look forward to on their first day!From Ethiopia to Germany to India to Brazil, this lyrical text introduces young readers to the breakfast-to-bedtime routines, cultures, and landscapes that connect people across all continents.

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