Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School
Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Pete Oswald
Ages: 6+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-525-64471-2
Keywords: adjusting to school, first grade, making friends, diverse families, chapter book
Harry is anxious about starting first grade. Will teachers yell? Will learning to read be hard? Colorful illustrations. Chapter book.