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Chloe Zoe and Friends Advance to First Grade amid a Friendship Kerfuffle! Chloe Zoe is bigger and ready for new challenges in the eighth title in the popular picture book series! After a kindergarten year without her best friends, Mary Margaret the crocodile and George the giraffe, in her class, Chloe Zoe is excited to have been assigned the same first grade teacher as Mary Margaret. But when Mary Margaret is enchanted by new student, Lulu the unicorn, Chloe Zoe's fantasy of doing everything together bursts. Will Chloe Zoe be a third wheel in a huff? Or is there room to make a new friend? Perfect for beginning readers, the Chloe Zoe series highlights seasonal holidays and new experiences at home, in the classroom and out-and-about in the world. With a cozy trim size, bold, graphic illustrations and direct narration, Chloe Zoe meets little ones right where they are and invites them on a reading playdate that can continue on with activities and craft with author-illustrator, Jane Smith, at www.superjane.com.

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This is such a fun, colorful, and relatable book which follows the first day of first grade for Chloe Zoe and her two besties, and how to navigate adding unexpected friendships to the mix. Chloe Zoe has been looking forward to a great year with her best friend, but a new girl suddenly jeopardizes her plans. Feeling jealous and fearful of loosing her friend, Chloe Zoe will learn to welcome new friendships while holding on to the old ones. This is a story in which many kids will be able to see themselves and connect with the characters. It's a perfect read for first day of school, especially for first graders. I recommend this book for school, libraries, and homes. - Mariana Ríos Ramírez, children's book author of Santiago's Dinosaurios and Abuelita's Gift This bright and colorfully illustrated story by Jane Smith captures all the excitement and nervous energy little ones feel before the first day of school. In It's the First Day of First Grade, Chloe Zoe!, Chloe Zoe is thrilled to be in the same class as her best friend Mary Margaret, but her joy quickly turns to worry when a sparkly new classmate, Lulu the unicorn, seems to capture Mary Margaret's full attention. Suddenly, Chloe Zoe isn't so sure there's still room for her, and readers get a gentle, relatable look at what it feels like when friendships shift and change. Alongside its emotional connection, the story includes fun and subtle learning moments with music, math, counting, and colors woven into the classroom experience. Jane Smith has created a warm, engaging tale that's perfect for helping young elementary schoolers navigate big feelings and build excitement for the school year ahead. - Shelia The Reader, Netgalley A perfect book for parents to buy upcoming first graders, or for a first grade teacher to read on the first day of school. This book has colorful illustrations, and easy to read words for beginning readers. Teachers can use this as a read aloud to guide instruction about procedures. A great read! - Kristen T., Netgalley

Author Information

Jane Smith is the award-winning author-illustrator of twelve children's books, including the popular Chloe Zoe picture book series originally published by Albert Whitman and Company. It's the First Day of First Grade, Chloe Zoe is the eighth title in the series and continues a set of three new Chloe Zoe books releasing in 2025. Jane enjoys unicorns, getting crafty and making kiddos laugh. She lives in sun-kissed Wilmington, North Carolina with her husband and super star daughter. Jane Smith is the award-winning author-illustrator of twelve children's books, including the popular Chloe Zoe picture book series originally published by Albert Whitman and Company. It's the First Day of First Grade, Chloe Zoe is the eighth title in the series and continues a set of three new Chloe Zoe books releasing in 2025. Jane enjoys unicorns, getting crafty and making kiddos laugh. She lives in sun-kissed Wilmington, North Carolina with her husband and super star daughter.

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