2011 Back-to-School Roundup

by Harry Bliss & illustrated by Harry Bliss

Yes, Bailey is a dog who, Snoopy-like, acts more like a person than a pup and is the most popular “kid” in town. Thought... Full review >

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by Lisa Broadie Cook ; illustrated by Jack E. Davis

On Monday, his dog eats the peanut butter and jelly off his homework…and his homework, too. He has to redo it and miss... Full review >

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by Kalli Dakos & illustrated by Mark Beech

Every educator knows the bathroom pass is an escape route for students. While neither condemning nor condoning that... Full review >

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by Julie Danneberg & illustrated by Judy Love

Once they stop laughing at the spot-on depiction of standardized testing, teachers should take a page from Mrs. Hartwell’s... Full review >

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by Corinne Demas & illustrated by John Manders

Don’t be hornswoggled—give this the heave-ho and seek pirate (and school) booty elsewhere. Full review >

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by Laurie Friedman & illustrated by Teresa Murfin

Unfortunately, his negatively-phrased list of rules are full of don’ts. Among them: Don't be late or impolite, don’t forget... Full review >

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by Chris Gall & illustrated by Chris Gall

Great for both Halloween and the start of a new school year, this is certain to provide more than a few laughs to kids who... Full review >

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by Lucy M. George & illustrated by Merel Eyckerman

A great pep-talk for nervous newcomers to school, and some reassurance that even teachers can worry about the first day. Full review >

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by John Grandits & illustrated by Michael Allen Austin

Worthy of being shelved next to Jon Scieszka’s funniest. Full review >

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by Verla Kay & illustrated by S.D. Schindler

Whether studying colonial life or comparison/contrast, teachers will surely reach for this. Full review >

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by Eric Litwin & illustrated by James Dean

“Pete is going to school, / and he sings this song: / ‘I’m rocking in my school shoes, / I’m rocking in my school shoes, /... Full review >

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by Laura Ljungkvist & illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist

While the small details preclude group sharing, this is just right for sharing with one or two soon-to-be-schoolers or for... Full review >

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by David Mackintosh & illustrated by David Mackintosh

He brings dehydrated space food for lunch, wears a tie and straw hat, uses a slide rule and quill pen, can’t play at recess... Full review >

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by Kate Messner & illustrated by Andy Rash

Presents kids with some great advice and solid solutions to the most common first-day what-ifs. Full review >

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by David Milgrim & illustrated by David Milgrim

Written entirely in the form of a checklist, this is the morning routine of one overly enthusiastic and fiercely independent... Full review >

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