Mouse's First Day of School [Hardcover]

Lauren Thompson (Author), Buket Erdogan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003 | Age Level: 2 and up

One bright morning, Mouse discovers a whole new world.

There are colors to paint with:

red, yellow, blue

and letters to spell with:

A B C

and best of all, new friends to play with!

Wherever could they be?

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

When it comes to picking a hero for a children’s book, you can never go wrong with mice. From Mickey to Maisy to just about every Kevin Henkes book ever made, plucky rodents have made for incredibly popular protagonists. To that proud tradition comes the simply-named Mouse of Mouse’s First Day of School. After stowing away in a backpack, Mouse discovers all the wonders waiting at what appears to be a preschool or kindergarten. As Mouse explores each new station (blocks, books, pots and pans, plants, and more) with wonder and enthusiasm, author Lauren Thompson includes catchy phrases that kids will love repeating out loud. "Squiggle, scribble, dot crayons!" reads one page. "Feathery, floppy, boppy hats!" reads another. Buket Erdogan’s bright and simple pastel illustrations on textured backgrounds feature a happy Mouse having a great time encountering objects that kids recognize from their home, day care, or school. (Ages 2 to 6) --John Moe

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-This is a new "first" for mouse as he hides in a backpack and gleefully emerges into the brave new world of preschool. As in Mouse's First Halloween (2000), Mouse's First Valentine (2002), and Mouse's First Christmas (1999, all S & S), Thompson and Erdogan have created a spirited landscape of simple text overlaying vividly colored, richly textured, mouse-sized scenes of kid-familiar objects. The creature frolics among an assortment of childhood icons, from blocks and a toy car to tubes of paint and a juice box and snacks. Expressive and playful text with phrases such as "Thump, boom, bump a drum"; "Blinky, cuddly, curly dolls"; and "Squiggle, scribble, dot crayons" adds a bouncy beat. The concluding chalked message, "Welcome to school, Mouse!" will have young listeners eagerly anticipating their own first day.
Mary Ann Carcich, Hampton Bays Public Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers; 1 edition (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689847270
• ISBN-13: 978-0689847271
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi! I'm Lauren Thompson, children's book author. Please visit my website to find out about all my books: www.LaurenThompson.net

Happy reading!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book of all time!, August 8, 2005

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Huckle Cat - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mouse's First Day of School (Hardcover)

My son Ben, who is about to go into 2nd grade, calls this his favorite book of all time. He is especially fond of the illustrations - and we have even decided that we should frame the dustcover! That is a pretty ringing endorsement from a 7 year old!

We plan to buy all of the books in the "Mouse" series over the next year. Perhaps we will buy them in order of seasons/holidays.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best prep for school book out there, September 13, 2008

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MommyOfTwoUnderTwo (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mouse's First Day of School (Hardcover)

I bought this book to prepare my 3-year-old for preschool. While the pictures are cute and colorful, it is not written for her age (maybe for a one-yr-old). Not much content at all to explain to her what school is all about. I think we read it once or twice, and she hasn't asked to look at it again. Go with "DW's Guide to Preschool" instead - you won't be disappointed.