Save Me a Seat

By Lisa Corduan

Tessie's first day at her new school is tougher than she ever imagined: cubbies brim with backpacks, classmates chatter over favorite stories, and every seat seems claimed. When she musters the courage to ask, "May I sit with you?", she's met with a chorus of "No - I'm saving this seat for my friend."

Everything changes when Libby spots Tessie reading her favorite story and exclaims, "I love that book, too " Soon the two girls are side-by-side, sharing pages and giggles. Through Lisa Corduan's gentle, rhythmic prose and Tabitha Gail Simmons's warm, expressive illustrations, young readers will cheer as Tessie and Libby-bonded by their shared love of stories-turn an empty seat into the start of something beautiful.

Early-Reader Friendly: Controlled vocabulary and playful repetition support emerging readers and make for delightful read-aloud moments.Empathy & Inclusion: A powerful, accessible way to spark conversations about kindness, acceptance, and the courage to reach out.Back-to-School Essential: Eases first-day jitters, supports anti-bullying discussions, and encourages classroom camaraderie.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963377575
• ISBN13: 9781963377576
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Abundance Books LLC
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3