How Not to Start Third Grade

By Cathy Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers!

Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same!

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Editions of How Not to Start Third Grade

Paperback
ISBN 9780375839047
AltFormat
ISBN 9780375939044
EBook
ISBN 9780385374651

Read an Excerpt

Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers!

Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same!

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How Not to Start Third Grade about?

Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers!

Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same!

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How Not to Start Third Grade?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Where can I read a sample of How Not to Start Third Grade?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375839047

Is How Not to Start Third Grade part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Step into Reading

Who is/are the Author/s of the book How Not to Start Third Grade?

Cathy Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum

Who is the Publisher of the book How Not to Start Third Grade?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

How Not to Start Third Grade is available as paperback(ISBN 9780375839047) and altformat(ISBN 9780375939044) and ebook(ISBN 9780385374651)

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