First Day of School

by Anne Rockwell, Lizzy Rockwell (Illustrator)

Overview

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060501938
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/25/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Anne Rockwell was 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.

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. Lizzy is the author-illustrator of Good Enough to Eat, The Busy Body Book, The All-Together Quilt, and How Do You Feel? Lizzy lives in Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: PRESIDENTS’ DAY: “The impressive collaboration of the Rockwell team, once again delivers a book perfect for use in the primary grades.

Association of Children's Literature

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: MOTHER’S DAY: “A mother-daughter team adds to a winning streak of classroom books centering on young children’s preparations for important days with this celebration of mothers... This winsome, instructive book may focus on Mother’s Day, but it can be read anytime.

ALA Booklist

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: ST. PATRICK’S DAY: “It’s exactly the same scene that’s played out in elementary schools across the country every March, and as such it will be sweetly familiar to readers…it will be deservedly welcomed by teachers in many settings.” — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: ST. PATRICK’S DAY: “Lizzy Rockwell’s clear, vivid spreads evoke an active learning environment. This welcome addition to the series clearly outlines the importance of this day in March on which everyone is Irish.” — School Library Journal

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: PRESIDENTS’ DAY: “An excellent introduction to the holiday for younger grades and a first purchase for most collections.” — School Library Journal

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: PRESIDENTS’ DAY: “The impressive collaboration of the Rockwell team, once again delivers a book perfect for use in the primary grades.” — Association of Children's Literature

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: FATHER’S DAY: “Don’t limit this book to Father’s Day-it should be enjoyed year round.” — School Library Journal

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: MOTHER’S DAY: “A mother-daughter team adds to a winning streak of classroom books centering on young children’s preparations for important days with this celebration of mothers... This winsome, instructive book may focus on Mother’s Day, but it can be read anytime.” — ALA Booklist

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: 100 SCHOOL DAYS: “Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to make the Hundred Day celebration more than a math exercise will find inspiration right here.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: CAREER DAY: “Clearly laid out and cheerfully presented, this picture book strikes just the right tone for its intended audience.” — ALA Booklist

From the Publisher

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: 100 SCHOOL DAYS: “Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to make the Hundred Day celebration more than a math exercise will find inspiration right here.

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Praise for the Mrs. Madoff series: 100 SCHOOL DAYS: “Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to make the Hundred Day celebration more than a math exercise will find inspiration right here.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

K-Gr 2—A group of children prepares for the upcoming school year and reminisces about last year's first day of school. Haircuts, new lunch boxes, bigger shoes, fancy backpacks, and a few nervous feelings are the topics of conversation with these culturally diverse kids. Their calm dialogue and kind words for one another make this a nice addition to any back-to-school bookshelf. Pleasing, peaceful illustrations contain just enough details to spark conversations and may help to ease the tense feelings that often accompany the arrival of a new school year.—Lindsay Persohn, Crystal Lake Elementary, Lakeland, FL

School Library Journal