BACK-to-School Titles: School of Fish/My First Day of School/PJ Masks Save the School
ABOUT THE BOOK
From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read story bursting with all the excitement and a little bit of the nervousness that color a fish’s first day at a new school.
I look around.
What do I see?
Another fish who’s just like me!
A little scared.
A little new.
All alone and feeling blue.
Starting at a new school is never easy, but it can also be really exciting. Beginning readers can follow along as one intrepid little fish goes through the many emotions associated with a new school experience!
REVIEW
School of Fish follows the adventures of a young fish attending school for the first time. At first he's full of confidence, until the unexpected happens when he sees the head of a shark. After making it on the bus, he finds himself alone and nervous. He takes a moment to count to ten and calm down, but the day isn't over. Fortunately, he remembers to calm himself down as he deals with homesickness, annoying classmates, and being alone. Things take a turn for the better when he decides to reach out to another who is also alone. The simple text reads smoothly, which is always a great accomplishment when it comes to rhyming text. But I would expect no less from Jane Yolen. The illustrations are bright and colorful and very appealing. This book provides a fun way to help children learn about facing the unexpected and dealing with what can often be overwhelming emotions. A story that works on many levels, both in terms of fun and in terms of leading to some important conversations between parent/guardian and child or teacher and child. I'll probably use this one with my kindergarten classes.
ABOUT THE BOOK
It’s the first day of school in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? At school, students will meet the teacher, make new friends, sing songs, play, learn, and so much more! Young readers will love seeing kids their age go to school in this adorable introduction to the classroom.
Includes a special section in the back with more information about what happens at school!
REVIEW
My First Day of School tells of the activities that children might encounter at school. Reading this reminded me a lot of my own kindergarten experience. However, in my experience, kindergarten isn't like this anymore -- no snacks, no dress up time, no sand piles, block building, or painting. There just isn't time within the to-the-minute schedule. However, I am aware that this could be referring to pre-school or kindergarten classes that have maintained some of the old traditions. I did enjoy the book. The photographs are adorable and the text is clear and to the point. The author has also taken the time to add additional information about various activities that children may experience. Just be aware that if you read this with your child, the activities they will experience aren't likely to follow the ones documented here exactly. But the book is cute and could give a nervous child an idea of what to expect.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The school supplies have gone missing, and because of Romeo’s wacky invention, Catboy and Gekko now have Owlette’s powers! But Owlette doesn’t want to share her powers. Will the PJ Masks be able to work together and save the school?
REVIEW
PJ MASKS Save the School! can't be called great literature. But this sort of licensed book isn't really intended to be. This book is intended to appeal to children who are fans of the show who want to read about the characters. The book itself is based on a TV episode, although, I'm sure the story has been adapted to work in a book format. The story is cute enough with the three children becoming their superhero selves to combat a thief. But it turns out to have been a trap, and the three must work together to defeat their foe. While not great literature, if you have a child who enjoys the show, they will probably enjoy the book.
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