Hello School!
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Cozy illustrations make this the perfect introduction to the joy of school.
A diverse class of excited youngsters are about to start school and experience all its wonders! Small moments like discovering one's own cubby space and big moments like a first nature walk are all brought to life with inviting artwork. This is a great book to help familiarize children with all the activities they can expect at school, from circle time to snack time to goodbye time, all the while sharing the experiences with lots of great new friends.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With child-friendly simplicity, Burris (Five Green and Speckled Frogs) offers a gentle overview of the first day of school for a class of young, ethnically diverse children. Enthusiastic phrases printed on small banners on each spread mark the transitions from one activity to another, from start-of-day introductions and circle time through snack time, counting, nature studies, recess, and more until finally, the kids "say our goodbyes." On each spread, text bubbles show the students' reactions ("It's cookie time!" "My daddy's a cookie monster." "Hmmm, which one should I pick?"); these scraps of enthusiastic dialogue help keep the story firmly rooted in the students' immediate experience, as do the creative details in the uncluttered illustrations. Even the view from the school window resembles a child's drawing, with its stylized, pointy sun and tree covered in oversize red circle apples. Lively and reassuring, this is a strong choice for helping new students set first-day expectations. Ages 3 5.
