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I Don't Want to Go to School
"I don't want to go to school!"
"Why not? It's the first day! Aren't you excited?"
Joey doesn't want to go to school and he has a whole list of far-fetched reasons to stay home. Can his mom convince him otherwise?
Perfect for first graders or anxious children returning from summer break. Fully illustrated in color. Approximately 18 pages, 1k words.
"Why not? It's the first day! Aren't you excited?"
Joey doesn't want to go to school and he has a whole list of far-fetched reasons to stay home. Can his mom convince him otherwise?
Perfect for first graders or anxious children returning from summer break. Fully illustrated in color. Approximately 18 pages, 1k words.
38 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 9, 2013
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A.J. Cosmo
77 books97 followersA.J. Cosmo's stories are crafted to help parents teach their children
simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner. By artfully
marrying beautiful illustrations and language, children are challenged to
explore his magical worlds. Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s
stories allow your child to develop and master a new level of reading.
simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner. By artfully
marrying beautiful illustrations and language, children are challenged to
explore his magical worlds. Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s
stories allow your child to develop and master a new level of reading.
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September 6, 2016
I was skeptical about reading this to my son, I didn't want him to get any bright ideas! But while there are, in my opinion 2 or 3 too many reasons (fears mostly) why the kid doesn't want to go to school, the mom is always able to reassure him that he has nothing to fear. And in the end he goes! The illustrations are funny/cute and I'd be interested in reading more by this author.
September 14, 2015
Cool
I think this book was funny. Quick read I like it read it in one day. Even though I'm not much of a fast reader.
I think this book was funny. Quick read I like it read it in one day. Even though I'm not much of a fast reader.
April 8, 2022
This was a very good book. The first day of school is difficult for most. From preschool to college, expectations are high just like anxiety. This book kind of levels the stress. Very Good.
September 17, 2016
GREAT FOR KIDS WHO ARE AFRAID TO GO TO SCHOOL
My son is scared of his first day of school so I read him this book among others. He's a little more comfortable now, still nervous but better
My son is scared of his first day of school so I read him this book among others. He's a little more comfortable now, still nervous but better
July 17, 2017
The illustrations are cute but the message here is horrible. Anxiety is a real issue for kinds today and for the parent to say it's silly does not promote healthy emotional kids. It sends the wrong message and I do not recommend this book.
My Rating: 1 star
My Rating: 1 star
April 22, 2016
It's a great story for kids.
Everything that he worried about was so silly that it was so funny. The boy really didn't have to worry about anything.
Everything that he worried about was so silly that it was so funny. The boy really didn't have to worry about anything.
August 21, 2016
Buena
Entretenida y con buenos gráficos :)
La lees en unos minutos y pasas un buen rato aunque obvio es infantil.
Entretenida y con buenos gráficos :)
La lees en unos minutos y pasas un buen rato aunque obvio es infantil.
May 11, 2022
A little boy shares his thoughts and fears about going to the first day of school. His mother tries to ease his dark thoughts the best she can.
The art is cute and the story is a good idea for kids entering their first day of school.
The questions that the mother tries to ease by saying that most of his fears won’t happen would have not worked for me because a lot of his worries actually happened to me as a kid. I was not a fan of elementary school as you can guess. The flow of the book was a little awkward and although the art is cute it doesn’t work sometimes.
Elementary school was hard for me and I don’t know if this is the book for any kid who has had these troubles. It is probably best for the first day of kindergarten.
The art is cute and the story is a good idea for kids entering their first day of school.
The questions that the mother tries to ease by saying that most of his fears won’t happen would have not worked for me because a lot of his worries actually happened to me as a kid. I was not a fan of elementary school as you can guess. The flow of the book was a little awkward and although the art is cute it doesn’t work sometimes.
Elementary school was hard for me and I don’t know if this is the book for any kid who has had these troubles. It is probably best for the first day of kindergarten.
January 4, 2018
My daughter liked this story
Addison liked this as a bedtime story because she says it's everyday at school for her...awkward. That being Said as a parent you hear I don't wanna go to school off and on throughout your child's school years. Now she. She says it, I can read her this and removing her it's not that bad.
Addison liked this as a bedtime story because she says it's everyday at school for her...awkward. That being Said as a parent you hear I don't wanna go to school off and on throughout your child's school years. Now she. She says it, I can read her this and removing her it's not that bad.
February 10, 2020
Looking for something different
While this is good for some scenarios this isn’t quite what I was looking for. I wanted something that addressed a child stating they hate school. My once fun loving kindergartener hates school and it’s a fight every morning. She wants to go back to preschool desperately.
While this is good for some scenarios this isn’t quite what I was looking for. I wanted something that addressed a child stating they hate school. My once fun loving kindergartener hates school and it’s a fight every morning. She wants to go back to preschool desperately.
February 3, 2022
My 7 year old daughter loves this book (I think mainly because at times she doesn't want to go to (home)school). She actually read this book twice. She said that she really like how the little boy has an active imagination when it comes down to giving reasons why he doesn't want to go to school. Overall, she said she rates this book 100,000,000 stars!
February 10, 2022
omg hilarious
I have to say not a bedtime book first mistake it had my girls rolling with so much laughter, and I have to say me too lol 😂. I loved it and so did our twins but definitely don’t read it at night or they won’t go to sleep they will want to stay up and laugh more and more
I have to say not a bedtime book first mistake it had my girls rolling with so much laughter, and I have to say me too lol 😂. I loved it and so did our twins but definitely don’t read it at night or they won’t go to sleep they will want to stay up and laugh more and more
September 4, 2018
Repeative and needs work
I am not sure if this book was proofread. I won't be reading it again. Mom seems to not validate child's feelings and tells him that it is silly. Also something is alright you don't write it "all right."
I am not sure if this book was proofread. I won't be reading it again. Mom seems to not validate child's feelings and tells him that it is silly. Also something is alright you don't write it "all right."
September 7, 2018
Very educational
This book has many teaching moments. It talks about the fears that go through a child's head before they go to school and reassures them that everything is going to be just fine. I would read this to my class.
This book has many teaching moments. It talks about the fears that go through a child's head before they go to school and reassures them that everything is going to be just fine. I would read this to my class.
September 26, 2019
Cute
It was a cute funny book. I had my 9yo read it to me for practice. It's definitely for younger kids but he still thought it was funny and loved the pictures, he also appreciated the subject and enjoyed the ending. All in all a nice book
It was a cute funny book. I had my 9yo read it to me for practice. It's definitely for younger kids but he still thought it was funny and loved the pictures, he also appreciated the subject and enjoyed the ending. All in all a nice book
November 27, 2019
Great book for confidence
I love the way the book is written. Great conversation piece for scared children, or reluctant children. My daughter loved this book and was giving reasons to go to school.
I love the way the book is written. Great conversation piece for scared children, or reluctant children. My daughter loved this book and was giving reasons to go to school.
April 1, 2020
Love the book
The book and the way it’s written on lined paper the animation my son loved this book and so did I . It was different and my son who is autistic love it so much and laughed and said he wants more books like this amazing !
The book and the way it’s written on lined paper the animation my son loved this book and so did I . It was different and my son who is autistic love it so much and laughed and said he wants more books like this amazing !
April 22, 2020
fun times to be had, I think we have all been in these similar shoes when we were young ... but think of all you will learn, friends you will meet, good times ... lots of new moments in life. so many amazing memories. always think positive. u will enjoy it.
July 11, 2020
Great way to conquer fears!
I love that this book addresses so many different excuse kids use to try to stay home from school. It gives reasonable responses that are logical and practical. If your kid doesn't want to go to school this is a cute little book to try. My kids love it!
I love that this book addresses so many different excuse kids use to try to stay home from school. It gives reasonable responses that are logical and practical. If your kid doesn't want to go to school this is a cute little book to try. My kids love it!
January 30, 2017
Going to school
It is funny how things go on in your head and u feel so many ways and think of things that may happen,, good book
It is funny how things go on in your head and u feel so many ways and think of things that may happen,, good book
November 14, 2017
Cute read!
Fast read to get kids going and lighten up about going to school. The illustrations made my son laugh and relax.
Fast read to get kids going and lighten up about going to school. The illustrations made my son laugh and relax.
July 26, 2018
My son enjoyed this book!
Great read and beautiful illustrations! Will be recommending this book to other young readers that I know and their parents!
Great read and beautiful illustrations! Will be recommending this book to other young readers that I know and their parents!
August 6, 2018
Too short
I think it’s a little TOO short but read the book because I think it’s interesting and it shows another book at the end of it
I think it’s a little TOO short but read the book because I think it’s interesting and it shows another book at the end of it
August 18, 2018
Easy to read
It was interesting and easy to go through. The words used were simple for a child to read and understand.
It was interesting and easy to go through. The words used were simple for a child to read and understand.
September 11, 2018
My 6 year old son loved it
In his words “I hate school too. I understand “ that is all.
I still need 7 more words so here they are.
In his words “I hate school too. I understand “ that is all.
I still need 7 more words so here they are.
September 17, 2018
Very Good Book
Easy to read and funny too. Mi son loved it and was trying to flip the pages at the end....he wanted to continue reading!
Easy to read and funny too. Mi son loved it and was trying to flip the pages at the end....he wanted to continue reading!
September 18, 2018
Great Book
Love the illustration it went well with the theme of the book. My son loved it so much he wanted me to read it again
Love the illustration it went well with the theme of the book. My son loved it so much he wanted me to read it again
November 19, 2018
This book is for children.
This book is for children. I recommend this book to children under 8. Older people can read if they want to laugh.
This book is for children. I recommend this book to children under 8. Older people can read if they want to laugh.
December 27, 2019
Kids love it!
I like to read this to students that have a hard time on their first day. They like the repetitive phrases and often join in.
I like to read this to students that have a hard time on their first day. They like the repetitive phrases and often join in.
September 1, 2020
This book is funny.
This book is filled with jokes and is a great read for the beginning of school. So read it now!
This book is filled with jokes and is a great read for the beginning of school. So read it now!
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