Books like Speak to me by Karen English
Follow a single school day in the San Francisco Bay Area, narrated by different second‑grade students. From the first moments on the playground to the journey home, each child offers a unique perspective on school life and community interactions.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Karen English
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