"First Day Jitters" follows Sarah Jane Hartwell, a young girl who is feeling nervous and reluctant about starting a new school year. As the first day of school approaches, Sarah Jane tries everything to avoid going to school, but her caring partner, Mr. Hartwell, gently encourages her. However, there's a surprise twist at the end that reveals Sarah Jane isn't who we initially thought she was. In the classroom, this book can serve as a valuable tool for addressing students' anxieties about starting a new school year. Teachers can use it to initiate discussions about emotions, coping strategies, and the importance of facing challenges with courage and resilience. This book could be used through all elementary grades to address those first day feelings.

Sarah Jane Hartwell is too anxious and reluctant to go the first day at her new school, but Mr. Hartwell nags and coaxes and drives her there just in time for the start of a classroom adventure sure to put a smile on readers' faces. ( )

Awesome book to read on the first day of school. I shows kids that its normal to be nervous and even teachers get nervous too.

Independent Reading Level: Grades 1-3

Kids will get a kick out of this story, although personally I thought the twist was a bit obvious.

Note: I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley. ( )