Mae's First Day of School

By Kate Berube

A young girl named Mae struggles with her first day of school.

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32 pages· 602 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mae is terrified of her first day at school, fearing loneliness and failure. As she contemplates hiding in a tree, she meets others who share her fears, including her teacher. Together, they discover that facing the unknown is easier with friends by your side. Will Mae find the courage to embrace new beginnings and conquer her anxieties? Join Mae on a journey of friendship and bravery, where jitters turn into joy and fears are faced hand in hand.

From the publisher

The first day of school can be scary for everyone–not just the students. As Mae gets ready for her very first day, she reflects on all the things she’s afraid of. What if the other kids don’t like her? What if she can’t learn to read? What if she misses her mom? On the way to school, she decides that instead of facing all the unknowns, it would be much easier to climb up into her favorite tree and wait there until school is over. As other kids pass by, they, too, share their own fears with Mae, and she learns that everyone gets nervous about trying new things, even her teacher! Together, Mae and her new friends decide to face the day and celebrate new beginnings, hand in hand.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 602
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~361L

Themes & topics

Books about starting school Books about facing fears Books about teachers Books about school Books about friendship

What readers & critics say

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“A great book for helping with starting school jitters! Mae is able to face her fears about going to school with the help of some new friends who help her realize that she's not the only one a little nervous about how the first day will go down—hooray for sharing cookies.”

Marmee

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