First Day of School

Description

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!

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. Anne is the author of What's So Bad About Gasoline? ; Brendan and Belinda and the Slam Dunk! ; Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? ; and Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth . Lizzy is the author-illustrator of Good Enough to Eat ; The Busy Body Book ; and Hello Baby! Both Anne and Lizzy live in Connecticut.

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