First Grade Dropout by Audrey Vernick

The boy has come to an important decision:  he is dropping out of first grade.  He did not take this decision lightly.  He had no choice.  They laughed.  They pointed.  His life is over.  He can't believe what he said.  He said it and everyone heard it.  He said.............

Text:  4 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  4 Buckeye leaves