School's First Day of School

by Adam Rex

Other authorsChristian Robinson (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2016

Status

Available

Collection

Picture books

Publication

Roaring Brook Press (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages

Description

"It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself"--

User reviews

LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26

The newly-constructed Frederick Douglas Elementary School looks forward to the start of the school year with trepidation in this engaging, warmhearted take on a classic childhood concern. Will he like being filled with children, even if they get everywhere and make messes? How will he react when

some of the children don't like him? In the end, despite some initial tensions - an embarrassing accidental fire-alarm, a sad little girl who declares her dislike of school - he eventually decides that being a school is a very good thing indeed...

I enjoyed this newest offering from author Adam Rex, known for his many humorous picture-books, and illustrator Christian Robinson, awarded a Caldecott Honor just this year for Last Stop on Market Street. Children who fear the first day of school might find some comfort in the idea of an anthropomorphic school that has his own reservations, while others will undoubtedly just enjoy the humorous role-reversal in School's First Day of School, tickled at the idea of a school being afraid at all. The artwork is colorful and appealing, depicting a diverse range of children attending Frederick Douglas Elementary. Recommended to anyone looking for children's stories about the first day of school.

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LibraryThing member CMcNeely

I loved this story - I can see it being read as an early morning first day of school story! I can also see it being sent home to students before school starts, with the hope that some parents will read it to their nervous children. I liked the school theme. I also liked that the school's feelings

changed, much like children's do about school. I also liked that it prompts imagination and thinking. The illustrations fit nicely!

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LibraryThing member michelleannlib

This might be one of my favorites of the year! It is a new way of doing the school story, which frankly can get a little repetitive. Stylistically it is quite different for Adam Rex, and I was rather impressed!

LibraryThing member Tessa.Johnson

I love this book. Who ever thought of what the school thought of school! :) I like the range of emotions the school goes through and I think kindergarten and first grade students will relate. The illustrations show a diverse student body and lots of fun school details. I look forward to reading

this to my younger elementary classes next fall.

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LibraryThing member Saradub

This book is a perfect book for a family to read the night before the first day of school or for teachers to read to their class on the first day of school. I liked how unique it was as it showed a different perspective on the school's first day of school, instead of a student's first day. It

showed the common feelings that students feel while at school which students can relate to as they read it. It would be a fun first day project as they read the book and connect themselves to the book.

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LibraryThing member jessiechan

Frederick Douglass Elementary is a new school in town. The first day of school brings crowds of children with their first day of school feelings, messes, noises, new concepts, and a fire alarm (which the school finds embarrassing).

LibraryThing member lydia1879

This is my first read for a readathon and it was gorgeous! The illustrations are wonderful, super bright primary colours with great texture.

It's the school's first day of school! And he is very nervous to meet all the children. And what is the jungle gym for? And what happens at lunch time? So

many questions. It would be a great read if your little one was nervous to go back to school too!

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