Jaylah's Jitters

By Reese Everett

Jaylah's Jitters introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up.

Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young readers. With 48-pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
• Release date: Nov 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9781643696850

Book preview

1

Scary Business

My house is filled with monkeys. At least it sounds that way. My little brother is obsessed with a show about a bunch of monkeys and the TV is so loud right now I feel like I’m in a jungle.

I wish I were in a jungle, actually. Then I would not have to do this super scary thing I’m getting ready to do. I would be swinging from the trees and making ooh-ooh-eeh-eeh! noises with my friends instead of packing to go to Florida.

They don’t even have snow in Florida! Mom said to pack my summer clothes because it’s supposed to be warm there this week. I helped my dad shovel snow from our driveway last night. Florida sounds weird. And also like a lot less work.

Florida is where this scary business is about to go down. I found out about it a couple months ago. I’ve been trying not to think about it too much. Mom and Dad say it’s a huge honor and they’re proud of me and other mushy stuff, but I when I think about what’s going to happen there, my stomach feels like it is full of