Jake's 100th Day of School [Hardcover]

Lester L. Laminack (Author), Judy Love (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

What will Jake do when he forgets to bring the special collection he's going to share at the celebration of the 100th day of school?

Jake and his fellow students are getting ready for a celebration. Tomorrow is the 100th day of school and everyone is going to share their collections of 100 things.

The day of the celebration arrives. Jake's friend Henry brings 100 bottle caps and Emily brings 100 paper clips. But Jake forgets the 100 family pictures he has glued into a special memory book at home. Disaster!

The problem is solved thanks to Jake's ingenuity and the sensitivity of his wonderful principal, Mrs. Wadsworth. He does have a collection to display that day... and something special to share with the class on the 101st day of school.

Lester Laminack's well-crafted story shows schools in their best light and Judy Love's charming illustrations brightly capture the excitement of a busy school day.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2–Everyone in Mr. Thompsons class has been busily preparing for the 100th day of school, assembling collections of bottle caps, buttons, paper clips, etc. Jake has been working on a scrapbook with 100 pictures of his family, but is so excited when the big day comes that he forgets his book bag with his album in it. An understanding principal helps him assemble a second collection, and when his Grandma Maggie arrives with her 100-year-old Aunt Lula, the day becomes superific. Laminacks writing is, for the most part, clear and straightforward, although there is some strained imagery at times (her voice was softer than a pillow, the sound of it swooshed across the room like wind on the playground). Loves energetic ink-and-watercolor illustrations feature an ethnically diverse classroom with lots of whimsical details as 100 marbles bounce from overloaded plastic bags and paper airplanes whizz through the hallways. This particular spread is doubly effective as the principals attention is directed not toward the chaos, but rather toward the child who stands alone. Pair this with Margery Cuylers 100th Day Worries (S & S, 2000), where the issue is similarly resolved by understanding family and school staff.–Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ
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From Booklist

Gr. 1-3. To celebrate the 100th day of school, everyone is bringing collections of 100 things, but Jake is so excited that he leaves home without his book of 100 family photos. His principal steps in to help him create a brand new collection--100 books. Then the class gets a surprise guest: Jake's grandma Maggie brings her aunt Lula, who is 100 years old. A wordy text is balanced by a simple vocabulary, and children will be intrigued by the diverse collections--ranging from paper clips to signatures to cookies--while learning a few math shortcuts (counting by tens) in the bargain. Love's richly realistic, abundantly detailed pencil, ink, and watercolor illustrations spill across the pages, picturing African American Jake and his multicultural class relishing the excitement and chaos of the day. Kids will want to bring in their own 100th-day collections. Shelle Rosenfeld
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (February 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561453552
• ISBN-13: 978-1561453559
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #561,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL BOOK! FANTASTIC ART!, April 9, 2006

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Betty L. Dravis "BETTY DRAVIS, author/reviewer" (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jake's 100th Day of School (Hardcover)

Your kids will adore this book and its young hero. Jake is the kind of kid who tugs at your heart. He forgets his 100th-Day project, and that's where the fun begins.

This is a story of kindness and love ... but I don't want to give the plot away, so ... see for yourself. You'll love it as much as I do, I'm sure.

Fine description from an author who really understands what kids like to read. And the illustrations are fantastic!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids in grades 3-4 will relate to the story and will applaud the surprise ending, August 14, 2009

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This review is from: Jake's 100th Day of School (Paperback)

Lester L. Laminack's JAKE'S 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL receives Judy Love's drawings and tells of the surprises being planned for the 100th day of school. Jake's planning on showing off his big project of 100 photos - but when the day arrives he rushes out without his project. Can he participate when he's forgotten the best idea of all? Kids in grades 3-4 will relate to the story and will applaud the surprise ending.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jake's 100th Day of School, November 3, 2010

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This review is from: Jake's 100th Day of School (Paperback)

This book is age appropriate for 1st graders since we usually collect 100 items for the 100th day of school. It demonstrates how sometimes, though, it is forgotten until too late.