Anne and Lizzy Rockwell's delightful picture book series about Mrs. Madoff's class has explored some special occasions at school, including Career Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Presidents' Day. Now the respected mother-daughter writer-illustrator team is taking on another BIG day in First Day of School.

Kids will understand the excitement and nervousness of the children in Mrs. Madoff's class as they get ready for the first day of school after summer vacation. They've all changed a little. Nicholas has a grown-up new haircut. Jessica has learned how to make her own lunch. And Ethan has his very own house key

As the kids get into their back-to-school rituals, they know one thing for sure: this year is sure to be great

Author: Anne Rockwell
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 06/21/2011
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.23h x 9.36w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780060501914
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 146361 / First Day of School


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2011 pg. 52
School Library Journal 09/01/2011 pg. 128
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 43 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Rockwell, Anne: -

Anne Rockwell is a pioneer in the field of nonfiction for very young children. She has more than a hundred books to her credit, including Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? and Clouds in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Rockwell, Lizzy: -

Anne and Lizzy Rockwell have collaborated on all the Mrs. Madoff books, including St. Patrick's Day and Presidents' Day, and Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Anne is the author of What's So Bad About Gasoline?; Brendan and Belinda and the Slam Dunk!; Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?; and Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth. Lizzy is the author-illustrator of Good Enough to Eat; The Busy Body Book; and Hello Baby! Both Anne and Lizzy live in Connecticut.