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"On the First Day of Grade School" turns a routine classroom event into a lively, rhythmic celebration. Inspired by the classic cumulative structure of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the story follows a teacher as her adoring students present a succession of animals, each adding a new layer of excitement to the day. Through bright illustrations and engaging rhyme, young readers experience the joy of learning and the delight of colorful animal companions, making the start of school week a memorable, imaginative adventure.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Emily Brenner
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