Chapter 1

​How do you feel on the first day of school?

Vocabulary

A small clip used to hold hair in place. It is often made of plastic or metal and comes in different shapes and colors.

She pulled her hair back and secured it with a silver barrette.

​barrette (n.)

Moldy means something has mold growing on it. Mold is a kind of fungus that grows on old or damp things, especially food.

We couldn’t eat the sandwich because the bread was moldy.

​moldy (adj.)

An adventure is an exciting or unusual journey or experience. It often involves trying something new or exploring a different place.

The children went on an adventure through the forest and discovered a hidden treehouse.

​adventure (n.)

Magical describes something that feels like magic or is full of wonder and imagination. It can also mean something very special or amazing.

Our trip to Disney World was magical and it felt like we were inside a fairy tale!

​magical (adj.)

A beautician is a person who helps people take care of their hair, skin, and nails to help them look and feel their best.

The beautician styled her hair for the school play.

​beautician (n.)

• Read the title and look at the illustration

• Think: What do you predict or think the book will be about?

• Turn and talk using the sentence stem: I predict the story "_____" will be about...

• Write your prediction on your paper.

Make a prediction