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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
This is definitely a favorite of mine to read on the first day of school.
Sarah Jane Hartwell does not want to go to the first day of school. She is new and she doesn’t know anyone. Mr. Hartwell does a good job to convince her to get moving anyway, and a meeting with the principal when she gets to school helps to smooth the way to a delightfully fun ending.
Everyone, at some point, has felt this way about the first day whether they were new or not. Danneberg has a witty talent for capturing the classroom in a way that makes it accessible and fun for kids and parents alike. It should be noted that the lovely twist at the end of this book had my 15-year-old guffawing for minutes, I can imagine how much fun second graders could have with it. As always Judy Love’s brilliantly colorful illustrations, that perfectly express the dynamics and energy of students and teacher alike, take the story to a new level of enjoyment for the reader.
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Everyone, at some point, has felt this way about the first day whether they were new or not. Danneberg has a witty talent for capturing the classroom in a way that makes it accessible and fun for kids and parents alike. It should be noted that the lovely twist at the end of this book had my 15-year-old guffawing for minutes, I can imagine how much fun second graders could have with it. As always Judy Love’s brilliantly colorful illustrations, that perfectly express the dynamics and energy of students and teacher alike, take the story to a new level of enjoyment for the reader.
Let's talk more about kid's books at I Read Kid's Book Journal
I don't like the implication that the teacher is too nervous and scared to go to school. Why didn't she know where her classroom is? Was she that unprepared? This doesn't give confidence to students. They look to teachers for leadership, not as another person also scared to go to school.
Great theme shows that adults and kids feel the same things.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Nervous students (and even those who aren't) will be able to relate to this one (and to the people in their life!) and will love this! Anything to make kids feel not so alone on day one is great! Need to get a copy of this for my classroom! (Would make a great gift for new teachers!)
funny
Fun ending. Plan on reading for my Back to School Storytime.
I am not sure I can even comment on this one without spoiling it. Let me just say that I loved the twist in the book. Children and teachers will relate fully to the story about first school day jitters. A fun read.