The Best Seat in First Grade
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Best Seat in First Grade

By Katharine Kenah, Abby Carter (Illustrator)

Part of the The Best... series

Sam claims his elephant had a baby. Can he convince his skeptical classmates?

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32 pages· 505 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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On his first day of first grade, Sam eagerly shares astonishing news: his elephant had a baby! His classmates are doubtful, challenging Sam to prove his incredible story. As Sam struggles to convince them, he learns about friendship and honesty. Will his classmates believe him, or is Sam's tale too wild to be true? Join Sam on this delightful journey of imagination and truth, perfect for young readers embarking on their own big steps.

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This heartfelt story is just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps!On the first day of first grade, Sam is excited to share his news with the class. While some kids report losing a tooth or going to soccer camp, Sam tells the class that his elephant had a baby. “No way!” cry his classmates. “No one has an elephant.” Will Sam be able to convince his classmates that he’s telling the truth?First graders and first graders to be will root for Sam, who is so excited to share his news that he can’t sit still and nearly falls off his chair. First graders will relate, and their parents, caregivers, and teachers will smile in fond recognition. The team that wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorites The Best Chef in Second Grade and The Best Seat in Second Grade knows how to create a gentle, believable, sweet story that helps kids explore their emotions and reflect on their own experiences.The Best Seat in First Grade is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
505
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about the zooBooks about elephantsBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 23, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062686442

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