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Emma's First Day of School
by Rosie Willowbrook
Emma is nervous about starting school, but discovers that making new friends and learning new things can be the greatest adventure of all.
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1/30/2026
10 pages
Meet the Characters
Emma
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Style
Chalk & Pastel
Story
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Realistic Fiction
Friendship
Kindness
Slice of Life
Overcoming Shyness
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A new school can feel big. Emma found her own way.
Page 1
Emma stood by the school gate. She held her big
backpack
tight. Her eyes looked around
slowly
.
Page 2
Many children ran inside. Emma took a deep breath. She walked through the big doors.
Page 3
Colorful
classrooms lined a long hall. Emma
peered
into one door. A kind teacher smiled.
Page 4
Ms. Lily
welcomed
Emma inside. Other kids played with blocks. Emma found a
quiet
spot.
Page 5
Emma touched her
compass
on her bag. She wished she was outside. A
friendly
boy walked by.
Page 6
Leo stopped near Emma's table. He held up his drawing. "Look!" he
whispered
.
Page 7
Emma pointed to the sun. Leo
beamed
a happy smile. Another girl came closer.
Page 8
Maya saw Emma's
compass
. "What is that?" Maya asked
softly
. Emma's cheeks felt
warm
.
Page 9
Emma showed them her
compass
. She told them about big trees. They all smiled now.
Page 10
School felt like fun. Emma felt happy inside. She knew she had new friends.
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