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Carlos Abredo is scared to start kindergarten, but a special teacher with an amazing hat helps give him the confidence to start the school year with a smile.Carlos Abredo loves building forts, playing soccer, vrooming cars, and gardening. But after moving to a new town, he's nervous to start his first day of kindergarten. What if the bus gets lost? What if he can't make friends? What if he can't find his teacher?! Starting school can be intimidating for anyone, but when you're also the new kid, it can be downright scary.When Carlos gets a letter from his new teacher, he starts to feel a little better. He picks out a gift for her, and after a much-needed hug from Mom, he sets off for his first day. But when his present is accidentally ruined, will Carlos be able to salvage his first day of school?.



About the Author

Janet Lawler

Janet Lawler's critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction children's books, published by major, specialty, and mid-publishers, include If Kisses Were Colors, Snowzilla, The Prehistoric Games, Love Is Real, Fright School, and Mirabel's Missing Valentines. Ocean Counting (Nat'l. Geo.) , featuring undersea photos by award-winning Brian Skerry, was named an Outstanding Trade Science Book by the Nat'l. Science Teachers Association and was followed by Rain Forest Colors. Her coffee-table quality pop-up books include several for major holidays, as well as ones offering thematic, early non-fiction (LEAVES; SHELLS) .Janet's love of family, nature, and "all things silly" inspires much of her writing. Her family shares their home in Connecticut with a dog and assorted wildlife visiting the backyard. Janet enjoys visiting schools and libraries. Visit her website at www.JanetLawler.com



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