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It is August and even though there are a few weeks of summer break left I am already into back-to-school mode. My baby is off to preschool while my oldest is off to 2nd grade. I can hardly believe both mine will be in school this year! My youngest especially is excited to get into a school routine, make new friends and learn new stuff. To get us all into the mindset of learning here are some awesome picture books from HarperCollins Children’s Books that will put everyone into the mood for school.
Otter Goes to School written and illustrated by Sam Garton for ages 4 to 8. Hi! I am Otter. This is about the time I started my own school for Teddy, Giraffe, and the rest of my friends. We had a great teacher and did lots of fun things together . . . until Teddy said he didn?t like school anymore. Luckily, Otter Keeper came to the rescue and taught us the best lesson of all!
Lola Knows a Lot written by Jenna McCarthy and illustrated by Sara Palacios for ages 4 to 8. Meet Lola! Lola knows a lot. She can cartwheel. She can tie her shoes. She can make her sister crazy. The only thing Lola DOESN?T know? Is if she’s really ready to go to school.
Frank and Lucky Get Schooled written and illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins for ages 4 to 8. On a rainy day, Frank’s parents take him to the shelter to get a new dog. That’s how Frank finds Lucky, and from that moment on they?re inseparable. Not only do they have a lot to teach each other?as they explore the world around them they discover they both have a lot to learn.
Winnie & Waldorf: Disobedience School written and illustrated by Kati Hites for ages 4 to 8. Waldorf has been misbehaving! Winnie decides it is time he enrolls in Winnie’s school for disobedient dogs. Waldorf learns his lessons quickly-his favorite subject is nap time; naturally he excels at it. But when it is time for gym class, something terrible happens. The neighbor’s dog is in trouble! Will Waldorf know just what to do to save the day?
On The First Day of Kindergarten written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Laura Hughes for ages 4 to 8. From making lots of friends to jumping rope in gym, this fun, build-on story counts twelve exciting firsts of big kid school. A sturdy paper-over-board cover makes it a perfect book for even the youngest students-to-be!
Pete the Cat’s Got Class written and illustrated by James Dean for ages 4 to 8. Pete the Cat loves math. But when he sees that his friend Tom is having trouble adding and subtracting, Pete has an idea to make math fun! Will Pete’s teacher believe it when Tom suddenly knows all the answers?
Rappy Goes to School written by Dan Gutman and illustrated by Tim Bowers for ages 4 to 8. It’s Rappy the Raptor’s first day of school and he’s excited! But when Rappy spots a classmate being made fun of, he speaks up-in rhyme, of course! Parents and kids will snap, tap, and dance first day jitters away with this funny school story with a dino-sized heart.
How To Eat an Airplane written by Peter Pearson and illustrated by Mircea Catusanu for ages 4 to 8. The Bad Idea Book Club proudly presents our first installment in a series of practical guides for doing the absurd. Inspired by the true story of Michel Lotito, who from 1978 to 1980 ate an entire Cessna 150 airplane and holds the Guinness World Record for Strangest Diet, the book covers everything from setting the table with forklifts and toasting with engine oil to fastening your seat belts at the table and taking a nice stretch in between courses?preferably on the airplane’s wings.?
Little Wing Learns to Fly?written by Calista Brill and illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell for ages 4 to 8. No matter how hard Little Wing tries to fly, he always flops . . . until one day when his fluttering takes him above the clouds and far away?maybe too far away! Lost in the sky, Little Wing has to find his way home. But thanks to a special someone, he learns the importance of dragon rules. And with a helping wing to guide him, Little Wing can be flip, flop, fearless!
Ruby Rose: Off to School She Goes?written by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi for ages 4 to 8. Ruby Rose loves to dance, while she’s brushing her teeth, while she’s eating her breakfast and even on her way to class. But there’s NO DANCING at school! Or is there? With a little luck and a lot of rhythm, Ruby Rose finds a way to get everyone up on their dancing feet. A perfect back-to-school book for budding dancers.
Enjoy these books and more as we all start an awesome school year!
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