Off to First Grade
New York: Mcelderry Books [Simon & Schuster], 2008.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Unused. 12.25 inches tall. Illustrated by Joan Rankin. Later printing.
A warm, inclusive picture book that captures the mixture of excitement, nerves, and curiosity around starting first grade. Told in free-verse vignettes, the narrative is structured alphabetically: each letter introduces a new character (student, teacher, principal, bus driver), giving readers many points of entry into the experience of the first-day jitters and joys.
Joan Rankin’s illustrations—light, friendly watercolor images of animal-characters (cats, dogs, rabbits, etc.) dressed like children complement the text nicely. They bring warmth and gentleness to what could be an anxious milestone, adding humor and familiar emotional texture without overwhelming the narrative.
Subjects: First-day jitters; Starting first grade; New experiences; Empathy-building; Family and school connections; Diversity of feelings and backgrounds, Children’s Picture Book; School / Educational Fiction.
Item #21068
ISBN: 0689873956
Price: $20.00
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