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Elizabeti's School 
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrated by Christy Hale
9781600602344
It’s the first day of school and Elizabeti can hardly wait. She puts on her new uniform and feels her shiny shoes. School must surely be a very special place!
Shortly after arriving at school, however, Elizabeti begins to miss her family. What if Mama needs help cleaning the rice? What if her baby sister wants to play? What if her little brother wants to go for a walk? But soon Elizabeti is making friends and learning her lessons. Best of all, she shares her experiences with her family that evening — and can apply what she has learned right away.
In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child’s emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.
Teacher's Guide
- Awards
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Best Children's Books of the Year
Bank Street College of Education
- Interest Level
- Grades K - 2
- Reading Level
- Grades 2 - 3
- Themes
- African/African American Interest, Education, Games & Toys, Sharing & Giving, Siblings
- Accelerated Reader
- Level: 3.8
Points: .5
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen has won numerous awards for her Elizabeti series (see full list to the right). A native of Wisconsin, Stuve-Bodeen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania. She now lives in La Center, Washington, with her husband, a park ranger, and their two children. To find out more about Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, visit her Web site: www.rockforadoll.com
Christy Hale has illustrated several LEE & LOW titles. A graduate of Pratt Institute, she is also a teacher, designer, and fine artist. Born in Massachusetts, she now lives in Palo Alto, California with her husband and their daughter. To find out more about Christy Hale, visit christyhale.com
