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 BARNABY GOES TO SCHOOL
by Wendy Rouillard
Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 0439333067
Ages 4-8
32 pages
Barnaby looks worried because tomorrow is the first day of school. He's never been anywhere without his parents or his dog Baxter. He knew how he was going to get to school. He'd visited the school and even talked to his teacher. But why did he have to go?
In BARNABY GOES TO SCHOOL, find out what happens to Barnaby on his first day when he meets all the other new students. And when Barnaby gets a little nervous, find out how his mother and father soothe his jitters with a special note. (To help a child through first day of school, parents can send a note in the little envelope that comes with this book!)
 CORDUROY GOES TO SCHOOL
by Don Freeman
Illustrated by Lisa McCue
Viking Childrens Books
ISBN: 0670035149
Ages 1-5
18 pages
Corduroy has so much do at school today! He has to bring something that starts with the letter "B," feed the classroom pets, listen to a story, paint, have a snack, and help clean up. All of his favorite friends are there to share the day with him. And flaps let readers steal a peek in the hamster cage, open a book, and paint on an easel.
Corduroy, the well-loved cuddly bear, is a reassuring presence to make children feel comfortable with all the early experiences school can bring.
 GET READY FOR SECOND GRADE, AMBER BROWN
by Paula Danziger
Illustrated by Tony Ross
Putnam Pub Group
ISBN: 0399236074
Ages: 4-8
48 pages
Amber Brown is looking forward to starting second grade. But she is also a little nervous because there's a new second grade teacher this year. Everybody knew the old second grade teacher was really nice and she used to smile at Amber in the hall. What if the new one isn't as nice? What if she doesn't like Amber?
With a new bear backpack and her best friend Justin providing moral support, Amber decides she's ready for whatever happens. And second grade better be ready for Amber Brown!
 HUNTER'S BEST FRIEND AT SCHOOL
by Laura Elliott
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Harpercollins Juvenile Books
ISBN: 0060002301
Ages 4-8
32 pages
Hunter and Stripe are best friends. These young raccoons wear the same striped sweaters, read the same stories, and even eat the same lunch--a crawfish sandwich, huckleberries, and milk. But when Stripe arrives one day at school in the mood to make mischief and stir up trouble in Mr. Ringtail's class, should Hunter follow along?
Hunter learns the hard way that friends can't do EVERYTHING together. In this important look at peer pressure and first friendships, Hunter teaches Stripe an invaluable lesson.
 IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060283289
Ages 4-8
32 pages
It's time for school to begin and the mouse wants to go with you. He looks so excited that you hate to say "No." But IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, he will need to borrow your lunchbox, your paper, and your pencils. When you get to school you'll have to share your locker and even your sandwich! And, of course, he'll want to try --math, science, writing --- everything you do in class, and that could lead to an awful mess. And guess who gets to clean up the mess? So IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, don't say we didn't warn you!
 JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER (AT LAST!) (#18)
by Barbara Park
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375802932
Ages 4-8
96 pages
She's finally made it! Junie B. Jones is in first grade. But as far as she's concerned, first grade isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact, it's a big flop. First, there's her friend Lucille. Junie B. was thrilled to see a face she knew in Room One, but Lucille is behaving strangely and doesn't seem to want to hang around with her anymore. Then there's the teacher, Mr. Scary. What a name! The first day he assigns everyone to write in these journals, which Junie B. finds very boring. So far, it's not adding up to a very exciting year.
Things only get worse when Mr. Scary discovers that Junie B. has trouble seeing the chalkboard. Now she has to get glasses. Glasses! She just knows the whole class will be laughing at her. How is she ever going to make friends if she looks like a goonie bird?
 MISS BINDERGARTEN GETS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
by Joseph Slate
Illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Dutton Books
ISBN: 0525454462
Ages 3-7
42 pages
Miss Bindergarten must prepare her classroom for the first day of kindergarten. With a bouquet of fall leaves, a goldfish, rolled-up posters, and shoeboxes full of delightful surprises, she carefully arranges the room.
Meanwhile, her young students get ready, too: "Adam Krupp wakes up. Brenda Heath brushes her teeth. Christopher Beaker finds his sneaker." Each animal character matches with a letter of the alphabet, and readers can flip to the back to discover that Adam is an alligator, Brenda is a beaver, and Christopher is a cat --- and so on.
Readers will adore the scenes of school preparation, complemented by rhyming text. And of course Miss Bindergarten is the kindergarten teacher we remember fondly or wish we had. Don't miss this delightful book!
 TIMOTHY GOES TO SCHOOL
by Rosemary Wells
Viking Childrens Books
ISBN: 0670891827
Ages 3-7
32 pages
Wearing a sunsuit made by mom, Timothy is ready for the first day of school. It looks like nothing could ruin this exciting moment. That is, until perfect Claude shows up in his jacket and tie!
Then everything goes wrong. Claude has all the right clothes, answers every question correctly, and never eats lunch alone. Timothy is just about ready to give up when he meets Violet, who's also suffering from a case of insecurity. Her problem is perfect Grace, who sings, dances, and counts up to a thousand. Timothy and Violet are soon falling over with the giggles, and true friendship has chased away first-day blues.
-- Reviewed by Troy Froebe
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