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PreS-Gr 1—Step aside, other first day of school books: there's a new school in town. After construction and a summer of tender loving care from the janitor, Frederick Douglass Elementary's first day finally arrives. And what a day it is: hordes of children with all their feelings, mess, noise, new concepts, and even a f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

We've had many books about kids getting ready for the first day of school, but now we have another perspective: the school's itself. The title page shows the finishing touches being added to a brand-new building. By the time the story starts, Frederick Douglass Elementary is ready, its door a smile, waiting for the first day. It quickly makes friends with Janitor but is worried about meeting the students (Janitor says: "'Don't worry -- you'll like the children.' But...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

We've had many books about kids getting ready for school, but now we have another perspective: the school's itself. Frederick Douglass El...Log In or Sign Up to Read More