When Kangaroo Goes to School [Hardcover]

Sonia Levitin (Author), Jeff Seaver (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Kangaroo learns the proper way to behave on the first day of school.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

reS-Gr 1-A book of etiquette and practical advice for those little kangaroos (or humans) who are going to school for the first time. Levitin presents various situations that can be sweetly eased by knowledge of and judicious use of good manners. In many cases, readers' input is solicited. "What kinds of toys do not belong at school?" "What if Kangaroo needs to go to the bathroom?" The explanations of things that worry those who face unfamiliar circumstances are reassuring and soothing. Seaver's colorful illustrations fit perfectly, with lots of harmonious and calming pinks. Entertaining bibliotherapy.

Ruth Semrau, Upshur County Public Library, Gilmer, TX

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Rising Moon Books (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087358791X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873587914
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,842,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My life is mainly devoted to friends and family, my writing and my home. I enjoy hiking in the mountains, especially with my dogs. You can see their pics on my web page, and also pics of my family andfriends. I like to traveling to interesting places. I've been to Europe, parts of Asia, Hawaii, and many beautiful places in the U.S. My most exciting new project is working with a great team on creating a musical based on my novel The Return. We plan the premier in fall, 2006, and now we're casting and soon going into rehearsal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book for children starting school., December 19, 2001

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Dari B. Wayne (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Kangaroo Goes to School (Hardcover)

Author, Sonia Levitin, & illustrator, Jeff Seaver, have collaborated again on this second book in what I hope will be an ongoing etiquette series for young children. When Kangaroo Goes To School is a delightful story of a kangaroo's preparations and expectations for his first day at school..."do you know the rules?", "What about show and tell?", "Where will we eat?" and so on. Kangaroo will steal your heart and share the rules of "school etiquette" with your children.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and cute, May 6, 2004

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Erika Mitchell (E. Calais, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Kangaroo Goes to School (Hardcover)

This book describes how to prepare your kangaroo for the daily routine of going to school. It explains that a kangaroo should be dressed cleanly and neatly, be careful when crossing the streets, sit quietly on the bus, and follow the rules in school. In a humorous fashion, the book answers a lot of questions that curious readers may have about what school may be like. It has about 425 words.

5.0 out of 5 stars Avoid school daze with excited kangaroo school ways!, June 15, 2002

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Ark Lady (Diana L Guerrero) "ArkLady" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Kangaroo Goes to School (Hardcover)

In this delightful little book a young child has the opportunity to learn what to expect on the first day of school. The book encourages question asking and answering, encourages activities that can be done during the reading and allows a child to glean useful tidbits about preparing for school and what might happen once there.

Manners discussed include crossing the street, riding on the bus and listening to the teacher. Other discussions include how to find the class and desk, what might be learned, how some things might be easy while others might take more time, recess and playtime, lunch, bathroom breaks and more!

BEAUTIFULLY illustrated with an appealing and expressive kangaroo. I would say this is a must for any young child getting ready for their first school experience.