Download or read book Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books written by Diane Degroat and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gilbert's excitement over starting first grade turns to worry that the teacher will be mean, the work too hard, and his classmates too unfriendly, but throughout the day there are pleasant surprises.