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BISCUIT GOES TO SCHOOL
BISCUIT GOES TO SCHOOL
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
A dog follows the bus to school, where he meets the teacher and takes part in the activities of the class. J E Capucilli
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BUSY AT DAY CARE HEAD TO TOE
BUSY AT DAY CARE HEAD TO TOE
Demuth, Patricia Brennan
Fun photos show the daycare activities that keep every inch of a child busy for the whole day. J PIC D
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CARL GOES TO DAYCARE
CARL GOES TO DAYCARE
Day, Alexandra
This nearly wordless story is told in watercolour paintings of Carl the dog as he takes care of the children in the daycare centre. J PIC D
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DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL
DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL
Shannon, David
David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!" J PIC S
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DON'T EAT THE TEACHER!
DON'T EAT THE TEACHER!
Ward, Nick
Sammy the shark is so excited about the first day of school, he tries to eat everything in his path. J PIC Ward
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FIRST DAY IN GRAPES
FIRST DAY IN GRAPES
Perez, L. King
When Chico starts the third grade after his migrant worker family moves to begin harvesting California grapes, he finds that self confidence and math skills help him cope with the first day of school. J PIC P
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FIRST FRIENDS
FIRST FRIENDS
Blegvad, Lenore
Very simple anxiety-soother about meeting new classmates. J PIC B
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FROGGY GOES TO SCHOOL
FROGGY GOES TO SCHOOL
London, Jonathon
Froggy dreams about disaster on his first day, but when the day REALLY starts, he is excited and full of life all day. Great for fans of the Froggy series. J PIC L
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GIGGLE-WIGGLE WAKE UP!
GIGGLE-WIGGLE WAKE UP!
Carlstrom, Nancy White
Sammy wakes up to Monday morning sunshine, has breakfast, and heads to preschool. J PIC Carlstrom
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HERE WE GO ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH
HERE WE GO ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH
Hillenbrand, Will
A traditional nursery song is expanded to tell the story of a young child's first day at school. J PIC Hillenbrand
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I AM NOT GOING TO SCHOOL TODAY
I AM NOT GOING TO SCHOOL TODAY
Harris, Robie H.
A little boy decides to skip his very first day of school, because on the first day one doesn't know anything, but on the second, one knows everything. J PIC Harris
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IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL WE GO!
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL WE GO!
Jackson, Ellen B.
First day stories from around the world in easy-to-read text, describes what the first day of school might be like for a child in Kenya, Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Peru, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States. J 371 Jackson
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LITTLE BROWN BEAR WON'T GO TO SCHOOL
LITTLE BROWN BEAR WON'T GO TO SCHOOL
Dyer, Jane
Little Brown Bear does not want to go to school, so he sets out to find a job and tries various jobs until he passes by his school. J PIC Dyer
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LOOK OUT KINDERGARTEN  HERE I COME
LOOK OUT KINDERGARTEN HERE I COME
Carlson, Nancy
Henry has been waiting for the first day of kindergarten, and it is finally here. J PIC C
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MISS BINDERGARTEN GETS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
MISS BINDERGARTEN GETS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
Slate, Joseph
As the children get ready for school, so does the teacher! J PIC Slate
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MY NAME IS MARIA ISABEL
MY NAME IS MARIA ISABEL
Ada, Alma Flor
Third grader Maria Isabel, born in Puerto Rico and now living in the U.S., wants badly to fit in at school; and the teacher's writing assignment "My Greatest Wish" gives her that opportunity. J FIC A
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OFF TO SCHOOL, BABY DUCK!
OFF TO SCHOOL, BABY DUCK!
Hest, Amy
Baby Duck is getting ready for the first day of school, but she does not feel ready at all. Luckily, Grandpa Duck is waiting for her in the schoolyard, and helps her get prepare. When she meets her teacher, Baby Duck knows she will do just fine. J PIC H
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RUNNING THE ROAD TO ABC
RUNNING THE ROAD TO ABC
Lotu, Denise
Long before the sun even thinks of rising, the Haitian children run to school where they learn the letters, sounds, and words of their beautiful books. J PIC L
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Hopkins, Lee Bennett
Amusing poems about familiar school supplies, accompanied by bright, wild illustrations. J 811.08 S
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VIRGIE GOES TO SCHOOL WITH US BOYS
VIRGIE GOES TO SCHOOL WITH US BOYS
Howard, Elizabeth
In the post-Civil War South, a young African American girl is determined to prove that she can go to school just like her older brothers. J PIC H
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