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Ollie's School Day

by Stephanie Calmenson

Illustrator: Abby Carter

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2012

Publisher: Holiday House

ISBN: 978-0-8234-2377-4

Keywords: School Stories

Is this story about exploring a jungle? No! Is it a whimsical view of a day in an early childhood classroom? Yes! Watercolor illustrations add to the fun.