Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Back to School

It's the first day of August and school is looming large on the horizon.
How can that be? We just celebrated the first day of summer break a few weeks ago!

The truth is most children look forward to the beginning of a new school year.
Reuniting with friends. Establishing familiar routines. Increasing their independence.

If your child is new to preschool this year or feeling shy about returning, today's book is a perfect read aloud.




It's Time for Preschool! by Esme Raji Codell.

Full of color and movement, this book shares the full range of activities that make up a productive day in preschool. Informative and engaging. Reassuring and exciting.

Illustrator Sue Rama uses watercolor and digital collage to create eye-catching double page spreads.

Esme Raji Codell is one of my favorite authors. Take a look at her other titles for young and old alike.
Spoiler alert - she has a new picture book coming to bookstores later this month!

This book is also a great read for the first day of school!