WHAT DID YOU DO AT SCHOOL TODAY?
written and illustrated by C.C. Lacavera
Lacavera offers an imaginative look at a child’s day at school in this picture book.
This book imagines a school day as a fun adventure involving learning shapes, playing instruments, and exploring the world of imagination. Following a simple rhyme scheme, the narrator asks the reader: “Did you have a great day at school today? / What did you learn, what did you play?” Beginning from the school bus ride and moving throughout the day, readers explore activities that become increasingly fantastic as the narrator imagines kids setting sail on pirate ships, hopping on flights around the world, and soaring through outer space. Prompts encourage youngsters to interact with the story by singing the alphabet song, for instance, or counting to 10. Lacavera’s book is a colorful conversation starter to get kids talking about what they’re learning in class each day. There’s no main character; instead, the story follows a diverse ensemble of schoolchildren, portrayed with a range of skin tones. Some young readers may find the pace of the narrative to be a bit slow. Overall, though, this is a lighthearted story with vividly colorful illustrations to match.
An appealing book that may spark discussion between very young students and caregivers.