A New School Year: Stories in Six Voices

by Sally Derby

Other authorsMika Song (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2017

Library's review

Six children begin a new school year with varied emotions and concerns. The children are diverse in culture, circumstances, and grade level. Their stories before, during, and after the first day are sensitively told through poetry.

Publication

Charlesbridge (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages

Description

In a unique narrative, readers meet a diverse group of six children ranging in age from Kindergarten through fifth grade. With nerves and excitement each child gears up for a new school year by hustling in the morning, meeting new teachers and new classmates during the day, and heading home with homework and relief by day's end. Simple, bright illustrations focus on each child and his/her worries, hopes, and successes on the first day of school.

Language

Original language

English

Pages

48

Physical description

48 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

1580897304 / 9781580897303

DDC/MDS

813
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