It's Show and Tell, Dexter!

Written & illustrated by Lindsay Ward

Part of the Dexter T. Rexter series

A dinosaur faces first-day jitters at school. Will he fit in?

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32 pages· 585 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Dexter T. Rexter is anxious about Show and Tell Day at school. His best friend, Jack, is bringing him along, but Dexter worries he lacks the skills to impress. From costumes to reciting capitals, nothing seems to work. As the day approaches, Dexter must confront his fears and discover what truly makes him special. Will he find a way to belong, or will his nerves get the best of him? Join Dexter on this humorous journey of friendship and self-discovery, where readers can offer advice and share in the excitement of a new adventure.

From the publisher

Dexter T. Rexter is going to school. But will anyone like him?Tomorrow is the biggest event ever in Dexter’s life: his best friend, Jack, is taking him to school for Show and Tell Day! Dexter has been getting ready for weeks. But now he’s a little nervous. What if the other kids don’t like him? So Dexter decides to come up with a plan. He’ll wear a costume. Dinosaurs in bunny ears look good, right? He’ll recite state capitals starting with…uh…ah…er. Then he realizes something. He can’t dance. He can’t recite things. He doesn’t have ANY skills. What’s a dino to do?This comical, interactive tale of belonging, friendship, anticipation, and first-day-at-school jitters lets readers experience the excitement and nervousness along with Dexter–and even offer him a little advice along the way.

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