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The story takes place on the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary. Both the building and its pupils start the day with nervous excitement. As the day unfolds, the school sees that the first‑day jitters are shared, helping everyone feel at ease.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Adam Rex
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