Little Cliff's first day of school
by Clifton L. Taulbert
Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Cliff feels nervous about going to school for the very first time, but with the loving support of his great-grandmother Mama Pearl, he finds the courage to face his fears and discover the excitement of a brand-new adventure. Together, they show how love and encouragement can turn worry into confidence.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeFirst Day of SchoolFearMultigenerational Relationships
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0803725574
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,613
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
First day of school -- FictionSchools -- FictionFear -- FictionGreat-grandmothers -- FictionGreat-grandmothersJuvenile fictionAfrican American childrenFictionFirst day of schoolSchoolsFearChildren's fictionFirst day of school, fictionSchools, fictionFear, fictionGrandparents, fiction