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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Kindergarten Rocks!
Written & illustrated by Katie Davis
A kindergartener's first day turns adventurous when his stuffed dog goes missing.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 516 ratings
32 pages· 695 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dexter Dugan faces his first day of kindergarten with his stuffed dog, Rufus, who is more nervous than he is. With his sister Jessie's guidance, Dexter navigates new experiences, from a friendly teacher to a bustling lunchroom. But when Rufus disappears during recess, will Jessie save the day before school ends? This charming tale explores the excitement and fears of starting school, promising laughter and reassurance for young readers.
From the publisher
Beloved children’s book author-illustrator Katie Davis reassures young readers off to their first day of school with this upbeat tale about first day of school jitters. Dexter Dugan is starting kindergarten and his stuffed dog Rufus is terrified for him. Thankfully, third grader and older sister extraordinaire Jessie is there to patiently answer all of Dexter’s–er, Rufus’s–questions. Dex’s first day is filled with exciting new things like a delightful teacher and a lunchroom that looks like a restaurant! But when Dex loses Rufus during recess, will Jessie come to the rescue before the final bell rings? Katie Davis’s crayon-like illustrations and lighthearted tone will reassure any new student’s cornucopia of fears and boost their confidence in this humorous story about facing your fears . . . after all, kindergarten rocks!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 695
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 84845
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2008
- First published
- July 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152064686
- LCCN
- 2003022623
- OCLC
- 181600561
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