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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Off to First Grade
By Louise Borden, Joan Rankin (Illustrator)
First graders face excitement and nerves on their big day.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 101 ratings
40 pages· 1,464 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join Mrs. Miller's class as twenty-three first graders, from Anna to Yoshi, embark on their first day of school. With excitement, nerves, and anticipation, each child experiences unique moments, from reading dreams to heartfelt hugs. As the day unfolds, laughter and learning fill the air, promising a memorable start to their educational journey. Will they conquer their fears and embrace the fun? Discover the joys and challenges of this milestone day through the eyes of these eager students and their supportive principal, Mr. Zimmerman. Who will you relate to in this delightful classroom adventure?
From the publisher
It’s the first day of first grade, and everyone in Mrs. Miller’s class is getting ready! Anna is excited about reading zillions of books, Ben’s mom gives him a big off-to-first-grade hug, and Claire poses for a first-day picture. In Off to First Grade we hear from all twenty-three of Mrs. Miller’s students - from Anna to Yoshi - and even the school principal, Mr. Zimmerman, as they prepare for a day that promises to be filled with fun, learning and laughs. Every young reader will find someone to identify with as this class deals with the excitement, nerves and feelings of anticipation that go along with the first day of first grade.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,464
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 123988
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2008
- Publisher
- Margaret K McElderry Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689873959
- LCCN
- 2005002320
- OCLC
- 141837886
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