First Day at Zoo School
First Day at Zoo School

First Day at Zoo School

Written and illustrated by Sarah Dillard
Hardcover
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5 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
AD420L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2014
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It’s the first day of Zoo School and outgoing Amanda the Panda is ready. She’s excited and can’t wait to go! But for anxious Alfred the Alligator, the first day fills him with dread. Why does he have to go? Isn’t he smart enough already? When Amanda gets to school and sees that everyone seems to have a best friend, she decides that Alfred would be the perfect best friend for her. But what does it mean to be a best friend? Does it mean enjoying the same things or feeling the same way? Amanda doesn’t notice that Alfred doesn’t like sitting at the front of the classroom. And she doesn’t notice that Alfred is miserable when she picks him to play Tag. In fact, Amanda doesn’t notice much about Alfred at all. She’s too busy enjoying everything all around her. And it’s up to Alfred to point out to her how he is feeling. A thoughtful story that explores what it means to be a best friend.

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      Sarah Dillard

      Sarah Dillard studied art at Wheaton College and illustration at Rhode Island School of Design. She lives with her husband in Waitsfield, Vermont.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781585368907
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2014
    Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    5 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013050599
    Lexile® Level
    AD420L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~L
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    169449
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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