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Age Range
5 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2000-02-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781580890618
Lexile
AD520
Themes
first day of school

First Day Jitters

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she's nervous and doesn't want to start a new school year. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it.

With a little convicing from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly heads to class. Shy at first, she's quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton and is reminded that everyone at school gets the jitters sometimes.

A beloved and bestselling back to school staple, Sarah Jane's relatable story and its surprise ending will delight seasoned students and new faces alike who are anxious about their first day.

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Age Range
5 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2000-02-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781580890618
Lexile
AD520
Themes
first day of school
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