
Written by Gerzalle A. Blanks · Illustrated by Gabrielle Fludd
A new school terrifies Jasmine, but unexpected friendships await.
Third-grader Jasmine Jones dreads her first day at a new school, convinced it will be a disaster. As the day unfolds, she discovers surprising connections with classmates, turning fear into friendship. Will these shared interests transform her experience, or will her fears come true? Dive into Jasmine's journey of unexpected camaraderie and see how a daunting day becomes a delightful adventure.
Have you ever been the “new kid” at your school? Can you say…SCARY?! Well, you can relate to Jasmine Jones! She is a 3rd grader that is extremely nervous about transferring to a new school. She just knows this will be the worst day ever! However, as the day goes by she realized that each friend she meets shares a common interest with her. This makes her first day experience better than she expected!There is a bonus page included with discussion questions to help build the reader’s comprehension skills.


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