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Hubie’s return to school is fraught with anxiety. A mother who selects the wrong clothes, stressful visits to the doctor and dentist, and rumors about a new teacher make every preparation feel like a fright. Despite the fears, the story captures the mundane challenges many children face before the first day of school.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mike Thaler
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