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Who’s got two thumbs and is ready for the first day at a new school?
Not me.
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The teachers will be different.
I’ll have to make all new friends.
I won’t even know where the bathroom is.
This is the worst.
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Wait a minute . . .
I’M ON THE WRONG BUS!
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What is this place?
Do I have to go to school here?
Where is everyone?
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I should find a grown-up and tell them what’s happened.
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Woof! Woof! Bark! Bark!
I’m a kid. I don’t speak dog!
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What am I going to do now?
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Everything about this school is strange and different.
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WOOF + WOOF = ?
WOOF! WOOF!
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The subjects don’t make sense.
Lunch looks disgusting.
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And the bathroom is VERY confusing.
Things are looking pretty glum.
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I miss my old school.
I miss my friends.
I want to go home.
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Hey, this is the puppy from the bus!
Oh, hello.
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You sit next to me in math.
And you’re so soft and fuzzy!
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Wait, this school has recess too?!
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AWESOME!
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WOOF!
There are balls to throw!
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Dirt for digging!
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bathroom outside?!
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I could get used to this.
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Maybe this school isn’t so bad after all. This is an advance, uncorrected proof. Not for resale, duplication, or reposting. Please do not quote without comparison to the finished book.
Arf! Arf! This is an advance, uncorrected proof. Arf!
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How was your first day?
Great! I made new friends and learned to play fetch!
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Fetch?
Can I go back tomorrow?
Of course you can!
Yes, please!
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Who’s got two paws and is excited for the second day of school?
This kid!
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Oh, no.
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I’M ON THE WRONG BUS!
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