Reviews

Off to First Grade by Joan Rankin, Louise Borden

shanny1366's review against another edition

3.0

This would be great for kids who are a little nervous about starting big-kid school. It shows a variety of students and their thoughts about starting first grade, and it also gives the perspective of some of the adults they might encounter: the teacher, the bus driver, and the principal.

bookarian's review against another edition

3.0

"first grade, first day of school, multiple voices"

trixie_reads's review against another edition

4.0

My almost-first-grader and I enjoyed this book, though it is a bit dated since they write on the blackboard with chalk.

beththebookdragon's review against another edition

3.0

Pleasant and reassuring book about a classroom full of animal-students getting ready for their first day of first grade: friends, a new immigrant child, one who doeesn't want to go, and a transfer student. It's also an alphabet book, from Anna to Mr. Zimmerman the principal. Multicultural names, children of varying interests and attitudes, and Richard-Scarry-like illustrations make this an appealing back-to-school book for any community.

pjams84's review against another edition

4.0

Good book for those going off to first grade. It looks at the day from different perspectives.