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Little Cliff and the Porch People
Ages 4–8 · 1999
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Little Cliff's First Day of School
By Clifton L. Taulbert (Illustrator), E. B. Lewis (Illustrator), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)
A boy fears school until he discovers unexpected joy awaits.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
32 pages· 1,613 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Cliff dreads leaving his beloved home and toys for school. As his great-grandmother, Mama Pearl, guides him to the schoolhouse, he fears the unknown. But laughter and familiar faces await, hinting at unexpected adventures. Will Little Cliff find joy in this new chapter?
From the publisher
Little Cliff’s great-grandmother, Mama Pearl, and his great-grandfather, Poppa Joe, are so excited for him to start first grade. But Little Cliff doesn’t want to go to school, especially if it means leaving behind his toys, his home, and his family. When the first day of school comes, Mama Pearl walks Little Cliff to the schoolhouse. As they draw nearer, Little Cliff hears laughter and looks up to see that all of his friends are there. Hmm, maybe school will be fun. . . .
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,613
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 720L
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