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In this vibrant children’s picture book, classmates learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, and bake 100 cookies to mark their 100th day of school. The rhythmic, repetitive text encourages counting and celebrates milestones with playful, rhyming language that turns this special day into a playful learning adventure.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Angela Shelf Medearis
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