First Day of School
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026

First Day of School

Written by Jenna Elyse Johnson · Illustrated by Anuki López

Book #2 in the Mae & Malibu series

A homeschooled girl and her service dog start real school for the first time.

112 pages· ~560L· AR ~3.7
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Bookroo's summary

Mae has always been homeschooled, so starting third grade at Wild Shores Learning Center with her service dog and best friend, Malibu, is a big step. Malibu keeps Mae safe when a seizure is coming, but Mae soon finds she has a lot to learn about in-person school. The second Mae & Malibu chapter book.

From the publisher

Mae and her service dog Malibu make a great team. Malibu keeps Mae safe when seizures approach, and Mae knows all of Malibu's favorite snacks. In the second book of the Mae & Malibu series, Mae and Malibu start third grade! Mae is ready for her first day of school! With her service dog and BFF, Malibu, by her side, nothing can go wrong! Right? Mae has always been homeschooled, and on her first day of in-person school at Wild Shores Learning Center, she realizes that she has a lot to learn. How is she supposed to find her classroom on time, raise her hand when she has an idea, and make it through an entire class without a snack? And all her classmates want to play with Malibu, even when he's in work mode. Will Mae and Malibu make it through their first day of third grade?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
112
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~560L
AR book level
~3.7
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 22, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781499818543

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