Mr. Monkey's Classroom

by Jiwon Oh

Back to school with Cat and Mouse. Mouse is all set for his first day in Mr. Monkey's classroom. Cat took him shopping, and now he has new clothes, a new book bag, and even new shoes. Mouse is very excited -- and a little nervous, too. He is very glad that his good friend, Cat, will be going to school with him. But when Cat sees all her friends from last year, she leaves Mouse all by himself to face his first day of school. Now Mouse must be very brave and meet his new classmates, his new teacher, and even the lunch lady in his new school.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 28, 2005

Reviews

[Tiffany May Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect book to read to the anxious little one who is nervous about starting school. We just love the artwork in this story, I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Very whimsical and a mashup up of several different styles. The story is about two best friends, a cat and a mouse, who aren’t the same age. The mouse is starting school for the first time, while Cat is going back for her 2nd year. She’s excited to see her friends and about school while Mouse is nervous. It’s a sweet story about friendship and first day jitters.

[Starbubbles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hits lots of emotions and memories for me. The anxiety of the first day of school and figuring out a new place. The prep for the new school year, feeling alone and overwhelmed.

Anyway, the resolution was nice, the illustrations were interesting. o seems to like it.

[Kaitlyn Branch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book, it introduces common children's anxiety and facing a fear like adapting to new surroundings. The pictures kept the book warm and lively.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such cute illustrations and I liked that it portrayed some sadness and recovery.

[Class 305]

I really like this book. It touches on friendship, feelings and independence. Good book to read to class at beginning of school year.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrations are creative and different. Good message about making new friends and still keeping old friends.