Get ready for first grade in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment!
This edition includes an adorable press-out sign for first day photo opportunities!It's Leilani's first day of first grade, and she is excited and a bit nervous. But thanks to her caring family and friendly new teacher, Mr. Gray, she soon learns all about the fun things they will make and do in the classroom that year. Soon, she gains confidence that she has what it takes to be a first grader! Vera Ahiyya’s engaging read-aloud will help your child prepare for and succeed in first grade and beyond, just like Leilani.
On sale: April 8, 2025
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 24 Pages
ISBN: 9780593810019
Vera Ahiyya was raised in El Paso, Texas with her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for the last 16 years. Her online presence is dedicated to influencing other educators by spreading her vast knowledge and love of inclusive children’s books. She is the author of
Rebellious Read Alouds, a professional development book for educators. She is also the author of three picture books,
You Have a Voice, KINDergarten, and Look How Much I've Grown in KINDergarten.
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An adorable set of tales to ease jitters and empower small children to welcome new experiences with open arms . . . The stories act as accessible overviews of what most U.S. children can expect when they enter a classroom for the first time.” —
School Library Journal
