Time for School, Little Dinosaur

Written by Gail Herman · Illustrated by Michael Fleming

Will Spikey catch the bus or miss out on school fun?

3.6 Goodreads · 129 ratings

32 pages· 182 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 220L

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Bookroo's summary

Little Dinosaur is excited for school, but his friend Spikey isn't ready. As Little Dinosaur eagerly boards the bus, Spikey's teasing might cost him a ride. Can Spikey learn from his friend and join the adventure, or will he be left behind? This charming tale eases first-day jitters and encourages good habits for young readers.

From the publisher

From the most trusted brand of leveled readers, this Step 1 Step into Reading book is perfect for back-to-school and features an adorable dinosaur world that looks a lot like ours. Who’s ready to go back to school? Little Dinosaur is! This simple Step 1 book will help your eager little dinosaur get ready. Though his friend Spikey teases him, Little Dinosaur is first in line for the school bus on the first day of school. Will Spikey learn to get ready as well as Little Dinosaur does, or will he miss the bus? Perfect for first-day jitters or for any parent wanting a model of good behavior for the occasionally trying getting-ready-for-school hour! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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