The First Day of School
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2005 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The First Day of School

Written by Margaret McNamara · Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Part of the Robin Hill School series

Can Charles enjoy school without his beloved puppy by his side?

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32 pages· 252 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 450L
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Charles eagerly anticipates his first day at Robin Hill School, but his excitement dims when he learns his puppy, Cookie, must stay home. Faced with the challenge of navigating school without his furry friend, Charles wonders if the day will still be fun. Will he find new friends and adventures, or will the absence of Cookie cast a shadow over his school experience? Join Charles as he discovers the joys and surprises of school life, even without his best friend by his side.

From the publisher

It’s the Robin Hill first-graders’ first day of school in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, now in hardcover for the first time! Charles is excited about his first day of first grade at Robin Hill School. He wants his puppy, Cookie, to come to school too. Then Charles finds out he has to leave Cookie at home. Will school still be fun without his best friend?

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
252
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
88756
Publication
Published
June 29, 2021
First published
June 21, 2005
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534485365
LCCN
2004016672

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