Books like Little Cliff's first day of school by Clifton L. Taulbert
In this junior‑fiction story, Little Cliff, an African‑American child, is terrified of starting school. With the supportive encouragement of his great‑grandmother Mama Pearl, he confronts and overcomes his anxieties, learning to embrace the new experience of the classroom.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Clifton L. Taulbert
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