Home › Books for Ages 4–8 › Jessica Goes to School
  • Jessica Goes to School by Jessica Smith book cover
  • Jessica Goes to School by Jessica Smith book cover
1 2

Jessica Goes to School

by Jessica Smith

A first day shaped by difference

$20.03 USD
$26.71 USD $20.03 USD
Save 25%

Hardcover New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

A first day shaped by difference

Jessica arrives at school eager to meet her teacher and make friends, but a classmate’s comment about her having one arm changes the course of the day. The story connects an everyday school milestone with questions of identity, belonging, and how children respond to physical difference. Author Jessica Smith, a Paralympian, draws on her own experiences, and the description notes that discussion points are included to open conversation about these topics.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering stories about starting school and making friends
  • Families and educators seeking a story that can prompt conversations about physical differences and inclusion

Themes

Starting schoolFriendshipIdentity and self-acceptancePhysical difference and inclusion

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

Freckles... Curly hair... Glasses... Wouldn't things be boring if we were all the same?

 

It's the first day of school and Jessica is very excited. She can't wait to meet her new teacher and make friends but the day moves in an unexpected direction when a boy points out that Jessica only has one arm.

 

Jessica Goes to School is a heart-warming story about being proud of who you are and embracing what makes us different.

 

Author and Paralympian Jessica Smith draws on her own experiences in the Just Jessica series. This beautifully-illustrated book is a perfect bedtime read with discussion points to encourage chats around important topics about our world.

Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all