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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2000 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
First Day Jitters
Written by Julie Danneberg · Illustrated by Judy Love
Part of the Jitters series
A young girl struggles to adjust to a new school.
32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Sarah Jane Hartwell dreads her first day at a new school, convinced it will be terrible. With a nudge from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly goes, only to find unexpected friendship and a surprising twist in her classroom. Will Sarah's fears be unfounded, and what surprise awaits her? This charming tale reassures young students that everyone feels jitters sometimes, making it a perfect read for those anxious about starting school.
From the publisher
Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 408
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 41001
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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