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First Day Jitters
Even the teacher gets first-day butterflies 🦋
Who it's for
The twist lands a comforting message: even grown-ups get first-day jitters.
Dreading, nervous→Reassured, amused
Feelings it meets
What it is
Sarah Jane Hartwell does not want to get out of bed on her first day at a new school. She is sure no one will like her and imagines everything going wrong, while Mr. Hartwell gently coaxes her out the door. When she finally arrives at school, a twist ending reveals who Sarah really is.
Where to find it
Widely available in print and from libraries; frequently used in classrooms at the start of the school year.
Before you start
Age: Ages 5–8
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;William Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1
