Boomer Goes to School [Hardcover]

Constance W. McGeorge (Author), Mary White (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1996 | Grade Level: P and up

In Boomer's Big Day, Boomer and his family moved to a new town. Now Boomer is going to school! Like many new students, Boomer finds that going to school can be a bit confusing . . . at first. But in the end, he discovers that school is a great place for friends, learning, and fun!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1?Boomer, a big, affable golden retriever, is unaware as the day begins that he is his young owner's show-and-tell subject. The dog loves a good adventure, but finds the school bus a bit noisy. At school, the canine is unleashed and left to his own devices while the children engage in their regular activities. Overeager Boomer experiences all the joys of school life such as "toys to share...pictures to paint...games to play...and best of all...lunch!" The story is delightful and has a good read-aloud text. Whyte's vivid, detailed watercolors bring readers into the modern classroom. Though the children are preoccupied, readers see exactly what Boomer is up to. There is definitely more animation here than in the author's Boomer's Big Day (Chronicle, 1994).?Susan Garland, Maynard Public Library, PA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 3^-5. The aerial view of a maze of stairways, hallways, and doorways exemplifies the confusion of Boomer, an endearing golden retriever, when his morning routine is interrupted by a visit to his owner's school. Boomer is unsure of what to expect at school but enthusiastically joins the children in painting--he accidentally spills paint cans, pads through the colored puddles, and autographs students' works with his paw prints; he enjoys recess when he steals the soccer ball; and he relishes lunch, where he ravenously rips into all available goodies. Boomer is squirmy and yappy and unwilling to be still for quiet circle time until he is led to the circle's center to be the object of show-and-tell. Whyte's lively watercolors expressively capture the energy of primary-schoolers and the array of emotions Boomer experiences during his first day at school. Previously popular for surviving his family's move in Boomer's Big Day (1994), the engaging dog may now help alleviate youngsters' fear of that inevitable first day at school. Ellen Mandel

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Edition edition (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811811174
• ISBN-13: 978-0811811170
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #687,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boomer is a hero, May 18, 2000

By 

Onalee - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boomer Goes to School (Paperback)

We have read and reread this book more times than I remember since my son received this book last July. Boomer became an instant hero! So much so, that our family dog was in jeapordy of a name change... Boomer has my 3 year old in the palm of his paw.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome illustrations, July 21, 2010

By 

Jennifer Dunagan (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boomer Goes to School (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful, imaginative story about a dog who goes to school with his best friend for show and tell. He is most excited about riding the school bus. But when he arrives at school and goes into the classroom,he is amazed at what he sees. They let him off his leash and oh boy! what a mess. Every small child will love not only the story but the beautiful illustrations.All the school children love Boomer and so will you.

Jennifer Dunagan,author of
Auntie Jennie's Puppy:The Adventures
of Santana and Santana's Harrowing Halloween

5.0 out of 5 stars Boomer is awesome, February 16, 2011

By 

Mike K - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Boomer Goes to School (Paperback)

This is a great book. Great illustrations and a great story. Kids will want to read this book over and over. Boomer is awesome.