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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
First Day of School
Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the The New Adventures of Mercer Mayer's Little Critter series
A nervous critter faces surprises on his first school day.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
20 pages· 284 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter is anxious about his first day of school. With clothes to choose, a backpack to find, and a lunch to pack, the morning is hectic. As he says goodbye to Mom, unexpected surprises await. Will Little Critter conquer his nerves and embrace the adventure? Discover the hidden surprises that make this day unforgettable.
From the publisher
Little Critter is a bit nervous about starting school today. There’s a lot to be done before he can even get on the bus–he has to pick out his clothes, find his backpack, pack the perfect lunch, and say good-bye to Mom. Join Little Critter as he gets ready for this exciting day. Lift the flaps and find out what surprises are in store for Little Critter on his first day of school!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 20
- Words
- 284
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.3
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 131524
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2009
- First published
- July 1, 2008
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060539696
- LCCN
- 2007938293
- OCLC
- 179806713
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