On the First Day of Grade School
The poetry and rhythm follow the structure of the well-known "Twelve Days of Christmas" and gives this classroom a song of its own.
Beautiful illustrations work together with rhythmic words to create a humorous story that kids (okay and adults too) are sure to enjoy. From day one, this grade school teacher learns how creative her students really are. They bring gifts that are sure to make you laugh and just shake your head. Kinda makes you wonder what teachers really go through these days, this book might not be as far out as you would originally think. The classic grade school teacher receives "A python that didn't squeeze me," on her very first day of school...tough first day huh? The python snakes his way throughout the short story as a variety of gifts from the animal kingdom make their enterance into this special classroom. In fact, eight sick gorillas all seem to squeeze in behind the desks as pigs, horses and rats all seem to be in attendance. This lively book parallels the sing-song effort of the well-known "Twelve Days of Christmas" making the structure familiar and easy to read. Children will love the colourful animals as well as the reading pace the book is sure to bring on. The presents just keep on coming for this lucky school teacher and book is a surefire gift in itself.
