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First Day Critter Jitters — Content Guide for Parents

By Jory JohnPenguin2020-07-07ISBN 978073522855940 pages
First Day Critter Jitters

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

First-day-of-school jitters have never been funnier or more reassuring than in this picture book by the New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo

It's almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can't seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she'll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they're in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It's their teacher, the armadillo! He has rolled in as a ball, and it takes him a while to relax and unfurl. But by the next day, the animals have all figured out how to help one another through their jitters. School isn't so scary after all.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is First Day Critter Jitters appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on the humorous and relatable anxieties of animals about starting school, without any violent content. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story aims to soothe first-day-of-school nerves and is described as humorous and reassuring.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on the humorous and relatable anxieties of animals about starting school, without any violent content.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story aims to soothe first-day-of-school nerves and is described as humorous and reassuring.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative features a variety of animal characters but does not address race as a central theme.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The content is appropriate for young readers, focusing on lighthearted themes related to school.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on the emotional experiences of animals regarding their first day at school, with no mention of environmental issues.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results focus on the book's themes of school jitters and friendship among animals.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have gender roles?

    The book promotes themes of kindness and teamwork among animal characters but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on collaboration and support rather than specific gender dynamics.

  • Does First Day Critter Jitters have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results primarily reference the book's content related to first-day-of-school jitters without mentioning any LGBTQ+ elements.

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