Book Series · 4 Books

Appleville Elementary Books

In order from First Day to Fooled You!.

First Day
Fire Alarm!
The 100th Day
Fooled You!
First Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

First Day
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$379
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

First Day

By Nancy E. Krulik, Nancy Krulik, Bernice Lum (Illustrator)

Carlos dreads first grade until a mysterious new student piques his curiosity.

64 pages· 3,602 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
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Mass Market Paperback
Summary: Carlos is reluctant to leave kindergarten behind, planning to attend first grade for just one day. But when Miss Popper hints at a mysterious new student arriving the next day, Carlos's curiosity gets the better of him. Who is this newcomer, and why does their arrival change everything for Carlos? Dive into this charming tale of first-grade adventures and unexpected surprises.
The complete set

Appleville Elementary Series

4 books · Published 2009–2010

Series
Sale price
$379

First Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Carlos dreads first grade until a mysterious new student piques his curiosity.

Fire Alarm!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A prank goes awry when Carlos must rescue a cat during a firehouse trip.

The 100th Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Can Miss Popper's class unite to celebrate the 100th day of school?

Sale price
$379

Fooled You!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A prankster's antics backfire on April Fools' Day.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Appleville Elementary series?

There are 4 books in the Appleville Elementary series. It began with First Day in 2009, and the newest book, Fooled You!, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Appleville Elementary books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Appleville Elementary book is the longest?

Fooled You! is the longest book in the series at 3,792 words (64 pages).

Which Appleville Elementary book is the shortest?

The 100th Day is the shortest at 3,488 words (64 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Appleville Elementary to life.

01

Nancy E. Krulik

Author
02

Nancy Krulik

Author
03

Bernice Lum

Illustrator

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