First Grade Stinks!

First Grade Stinks!
Author: Mary Ann Rodman
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1682630471

This back-to-school tale is a humorous and relatable read for rising first graders and young children facing new experiences. It's the first day of school, and Hayley is excited. Things are different now. She's a first grader! Hayley quickly finds out that first grade is different from kindergarten, but in all the wrong ways. The classroom isn't as bright and colorful. Ms. Gray doesn't seem to smile as much as her kindergarten teacher did, and there isn't enough time to play outside. Finally, Hayley has had enough. "First grade stinks!" she shouts. And fortunately, her compassionate teacher completely understands. Young readers will immediately empathize with Hayley as she struggles to find enthusiasm for her new school year.

Spring Stinks

Spring Stinks
Author: Ryan T. Higgins
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1368070280

Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smelly springtime smells of spring with Bruce! But what will Bruce think of all that stink? Little Bruce Book

Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout
Author: Megan McDonald
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763661406

After a close encounter with a mutant amphibian makes him freaky for frogs, water-shy Stink becomes a swimming success after being in the Polliwog swim class frog-ever.

First Grade Jitters

First Grade Jitters
Author: Robert Quackenbush
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2010-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060776323

Here is the story of a young boy who is about to enter first grade and doesn't know quite what to expect. Will his friends be there? Will he have to know how to read and spell? What if he can't understand anything his teacher says? Looks like a case of first grade jitters! Robert Quackenbush and Yan Nascimbene tell a reassuring story that is sure to chase away those jitters for any soon-to-be first grader.

The Night Before First Grade

The Night Before First Grade
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101636580

It's the night before the Big Day—first grade. Penny is excited to start the year with her best friend right beside her in the same classroom. This humorous take on Clement C. Moore's classic tale has a perfect twist ending that will surprise readers—as well as the “heroine” of the story—and help all about-to-be first-graders through their own back-to-school jitters.

First Day Jitters

First Day Jitters
Author: Julie Danneberg
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2013-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607345498

Head back to school with the bestselling picture book classic! The perennial classroom read-aloud favorite for students and teachers, reminding us we all get the jitters sometimes. A perfect new school year pick for kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who are feeling nervous or anxious about starting their first day. 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. • Includes a Certificate of Courage for First Day Completion and a First Day Memories Sheet!

Field-Trip Fiasco

Field-Trip Fiasco
Author: Julie Danneberg
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684446996

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Sarah Jane Hartwell and her class are back. After the stress of her last attempt at taking her class on a field trip (seen in First Year Letters), Mrs. Hartwell has a plan for an upcoming trip to the zoo—a plan that includes a lot of rules. Her students prove that they can line up straight, walk quietly, and take plenty of notes, but everyone soon realizes that this field trip isn’t as much fun as they’d hoped. Mrs. Hartwell rethinks her plan and saves the day.

School is Fun

School is Fun
Author: Weingart Cydney
Publisher: Noodle Soup
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2019-01-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1948702150

Demystify school and help preschoolers get ready for this milestone. Sweet characters show kids all parts of the school day adventure meeting new friends, learning, making music and art, and playing outside.

Junie B. , First Grader (at Last)

Junie B. , First Grader (at Last)
Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1740519809

ABOUT THE SERIES Meet Junie B. Jones, the lovable, mischievous kindergartener and star of this hysterical series by Barbara Park. Follow Junie B. from her first day of kindergarten to her last as she gets into one scrape after another. Readers will laugh along with Junie B. and her friends in Room Nine, as she attempts to escape 'punishment' from her teacher, and drives her parents to distraction! ABOUT THE BOOK Hurray, hurray for a brand new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant. ‘Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: when Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?

The Big Test

The Big Test
Author: Julie Danneberg
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684446767

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Mrs. Hartwell is preparing her class to take the Big Test. Knowing they have studied and are well-prepared, she helps the students practice how to sit quietly, fill in the bubbles, and follow the directions. She even instructs them on proper morning-of-the-test nutrition. As her students grow increasingly anxious about the Big Test, Mrs. Hartwell realizes she has to teach the most valuable test-taking skill of all: learning to relax!