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The Best Seat in First Grade
This heartfelt story is just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps!
On the first day of first grade, Sam is excited to share his news with the class. While some kids report losing a tooth or going to soccer camp, Sam tells the class that his elephant had a baby. "No way!" cry his classmates. "No one has an elephant." Will Sam be able to convince his classmates that he's telling the truth?
First graders and first graders to be will root for Sam, who is so excited to share his news that he can't sit still and nearly falls off his chair. First graders will relate, and their parents, caregivers, and teachers will smile in fond recognition.
The team that wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorites The Best Chef in Second Grade and The Best Seat in Second Grade knows how to create a gentle, believable, sweet story that helps kids explore their emotions and reflect on their own experiences.
The Best Seat in First Grade is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
On the first day of first grade, Sam is excited to share his news with the class. While some kids report losing a tooth or going to soccer camp, Sam tells the class that his elephant had a baby. "No way!" cry his classmates. "No one has an elephant." Will Sam be able to convince his classmates that he's telling the truth?
First graders and first graders to be will root for Sam, who is so excited to share his news that he can't sit still and nearly falls off his chair. First graders will relate, and their parents, caregivers, and teachers will smile in fond recognition.
The team that wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorites The Best Chef in Second Grade and The Best Seat in Second Grade knows how to create a gentle, believable, sweet story that helps kids explore their emotions and reflect on their own experiences.
The Best Seat in First Grade is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2020
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January 27, 2021
A fun story where a boy's story of an elephant baby is doubted by his class, but the trip to the zoo proves him correct. The sentences are energetic but easy to read, and the illustrations encourage understanding. A good early reader!
Of course, the cynic in me notes that elephants in zoos are a bad idea and even the most cheerful zoo keeper is not a good companion to elephants. Which is a huge pity because I really miss enjoying seeing them in zoos. My local zoo has given them up, and the next one still has them but I'd feel guilty about encouraging that.
Of course, the cynic in me notes that elephants in zoos are a bad idea and even the most cheerful zoo keeper is not a good companion to elephants. Which is a huge pity because I really miss enjoying seeing them in zoos. My local zoo has given them up, and the next one still has them but I'd feel guilty about encouraging that.
June 20, 2025
A little element of mystery. Everyone in first grade has something exciting to share, but when Sam says his elephant has a baby, no one believes he has an elephant. Then the class takes a field trip to the zoo. I really enjoyed this.
August 17, 2021
A Great Summer Reading!
I love this book as a summer reading for kids entering first grade. You can do a lot of activities and include different classes too!
I love this book as a summer reading for kids entering first grade. You can do a lot of activities and include different classes too!
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February 7, 2023My grandson loves this book. Great book for elementary child
February 17, 2023
What a great story! I liked the elephants and the facts were good too.
January 29, 2025
Very cute
Sweet story. My 7 years old liked reading it very much. It was pretty easy but some words were challenging which was good.
Sweet story. My 7 years old liked reading it very much. It was pretty easy but some words were challenging which was good.
September 30, 2025
Gray like it
My grandson like the story very much! He liked reading about the animals and first grade. He wanted me to say he loved the book so so much
My grandson like the story very much! He liked reading about the animals and first grade. He wanted me to say he loved the book so so much
November 28, 2024
Sam tells his class about Daisy the elephant, but his class doesn't believe Daisy is real until they see her at the zoo.
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