Starting first grade is a grand adventure! For little ones needing some support navigating this new chapter, there are plenty of sweet, humorous and comforting stories to enjoy.

Here are four books recommended by your friends at Pima County Public Library:

“First Grade Jitters” by Robert Quackenbush

“First Grade Dropout” by Audrey Vernick

“Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School!” by Bob McMahon

“A Pirate’s Guide to First Grade” by James Preller

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1qm8.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.

Tucson's Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is ready for Halloween with its new themed exhibits. From the Addams Family to Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town, there is a lot to see.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices and other information can be found at theminitimemachine.org. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star


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