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Miss Mingo and the First Day of School [Paperback]

Jamie Harper
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July 14, 2009 4 - 8 years660L (What's this?)
"Young animal enthusiasts won’t soon forget these unique students or Miss Mingo’s enthusiastic celebration of their diversity." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

If there’s an elephant in the classroom — along with an alligator, a koala, a centipede, an octopus, and who knows what else — it must be Miss Mingo’s class on the fi rst day of school! Miss Mingo, a flashy flamingo, starts off the year by inviting all creatures big and small to share something special about themselves. Did you know that Cricket hears with his legs, Snake smells with his tongue, and Frog enjoys eating his own skin? Visit this multi-species classroom for a nonfi ction storybook filled with

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Kindergarten-Grade 3–Miss Mingo is a flamingo, and her class includes Hippo, Narwhal, Frog, and Centipede. To get to know one another, she asks the students to share what makes them special and different. She opens the discussion, explaining that it's the food that she eats that keeps her feathers pink. Soon, the other animals join in, either telling about themselves or making comments. The pastel illustrations add a peaceful tone to the book. The unique characteristic of each creature is emphasized in the art and in additional details in smaller print. This book would be useful at the start of school to introduce not only each animal's characteristics but also the notion that every child is unique. This book is a perfect mix of a first-day-of-school story and facts about the natural world. It will be enjoyed by students and teachers.–Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

JAMIE HARPER is the author-illustrator of ME TOO! and DON'T GROWN-UPS EVER HAVE FUN? Of MISS MINGO AND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, she says, "I like that this book is a blend of fiction and nonfiction, and that Miss Mingo is a funky, fun, contemporary teacher who just loves learning new things."


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Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Candlewick; Reprint edition (July 14, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0763641340
  • ISBN-13: 978-0763641344
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.1 x 9.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must" for the 1st day of school! November 20, 2010
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I taught kindergarten before starting a family, and we always read this book on the first day. It helps to ease the first day jitters and opens our eyes to diversity and how we can all learn from one another. Highly recommended! I bought it for my sister, a second grade teacher, to share with her little ones as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love January 9, 2008
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My daughter checked this book out from the library and had to have her own copy
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5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Mingo and the First Day of School November 3, 2006
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The book is WONDERFUL! A great learning tool for children in a whimsical manner. Great gift for tots!
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