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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by Laura Murray & illustrated by Mike Lowery

Teachers looking for a new way to start off the school year will eat this one up. Full review >

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by Kevin O'Malley & illustrated by Kevin O'Malley

In these six stories, O’Malley capitalizes on most of the stereotypes associated with school—practical jokers, daydreamers... Full review >

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by Herman Parish & illustrated by Lynne Avril

Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity... Full review >

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by Lynn Plourde & illustrated by Gideon Kendall

Readers will delight in this latest dino pets installment and wonder where the dinosaurs might go for their next calamitous... Full review >

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by Elise Primavera & illustrated by Diane Goode

Louise’s latest woe is the fact that her goal of getting straight A’s is incompatible with her teacher’s principles—Mrs.... Full review >

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by Cynthia Rylant & illustrated by Arthur Howard

These four neighbors are great company, and their portrayal of aging is sweetly refreshing. (Early reader. 6-9) Full review >

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by Judy Schachner & illustrated by Judy Schachner

Children will find much to laugh at in Skippyjon’s latest adventure, and although much of the wordplay will go over kids’... Full review >

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by Hannah Shaw & illustrated by Hannah Shaw

Shaw has created a hero in Ralph for all those kids who don’t fit in and aren’t afraid to be who they are. Full review >

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by Judy Sierra & illustrated by Linda Davick

The draw of Sierra’s latest is the rhyming verse that is interspersed with rebus pictures, allowing children to chime in and... Full review >

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by Eileen Spinelli & illustrated by Anne Kennedy

When the nurse offers some healthy recipes and the students brainstorm a few fun exercises for recess, everyone gets in on... Full review >

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by Catherine Urdahl & illustrated by Mai S. Kemble

Even armed with only some runny soap, duct tape and spotted bandages, Polka-dot’s Grandpa can fix anything. And with a kit... Full review >

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by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace & illustrated by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

Minna tries out lots of ideas for celebrating the 100th day of school, but none seems just right. With her little brother,... Full review >

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by Rosemary Wells & illustrated by Rosemary Wells

Harry is just having fun, being goofy, being the class clown. But none of his classmates see it that way. Not when they are... Full review >

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by Haruo Yamashita & illustrated by Kazuo Iwamura

Some students may jump on the train to act this out on the first day of school, but it lacks the humor that would give it... Full review >

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by Cybèle Young & illustrated by Cybèle Young

Amazing. Full review >

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