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On his first day in a new school, Jim is anxious about fitting in and navigating the classroom. A kindly neighbor helps him feel welcomed, and by the end of the day he has made a lasting friendship that turns his nervousness into excitement.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cohen, Miriam.
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