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Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom EVER!
In this adorable follow-up to Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! by Jeff Cohen, Sadie teaches her little sister, Eva, all about kindergarten. Sadie knows it's her duty as Big Sister to prepare Eva for school. But all this preparation makes Eva nervous—there's too much homework and no naptime, and how will she ever be able to buy her own lunch at school?
With charming illustrations by Elanna Allen, this story will have young readers in delight watching Sadie as she learns that even though she's a great teacher, it's okay for Eva not to know everything before she starts school. After all, that's what kindergarten is for.
With charming illustrations by Elanna Allen, this story will have young readers in delight watching Sadie as she learns that even though she's a great teacher, it's okay for Eva not to know everything before she starts school. After all, that's what kindergarten is for.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published June 23, 2015
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About the author
Jeff Cohen
89 books69 followersLibrarian note: This author also goes by the pen name
E.J. Copperman
Jeff Cohen has worked in news since 2001, most recently as the city reporter for the Hartford Courant. He lives in Middletown, CT, with his wife, two daughters, and their cats.
Jeff Cohen is the nom de plume for Jeffrey Cohen, writer of intentionally funny murder mysteries in the Double Feature and Aaron Tucker series. As E.J. Copperman he writes the Haunted Guesthouse mystery series, and now collaborates with himself on the Samuel Hoenig Asperger’s Mystery series.
He’s been writing for a (nominal) living since graduating from Rutgers College during the Paleozoic Era, and has had articles published in The New York Times (which included lawn care tips from the head groundskeeper at Yankee Stadium, back when it really was Yankee Stadium), USA Weekend, TV Guide, Premiere, Writer’s Digest, American Baby, Hollywood Scriptwriter and many others.
When the idea for one of his countless unproduced screenplays wouldn’t cooperate and become a script, Jeff wrote it as a novel called For Whom the Minivan Rolls, and the book was published by Bancroft Press in 2002. It was followed in the Aaron Tucker series by A Farewell to Legs and As Dog Is My Witness. Aaron returned in a 2011 short story, The Gun Also Rises, in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. The story won the Barry Award (at the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame!) for best short story of 2012.
The Double Feature Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime began with Some Like It Hot-Buttered, which introduced Elliot Freed and his all-comedy movie theater, Comedy Tonight. It was followed by It Happened One Knife and A Night at the Operation.
Under the name E.J. Copperman, Jeff writes the Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series, which began with Night of the Living Deed and continues with An Uninvited Ghost, Old Haunts, and Chance of a Ghost. The series will continue in December with Inspector Specter.
In his copious spare time, Jeff is an unaccomplished amateur guitar player, a fan of Major League Baseball, a couch potato and a teacher of screenwriting at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He’s also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs, but don’t expect an expensive gift.
Visit Jeff on Facebook and Twitter, and read him at Hey, There’s A Dead Guy In The Living Room, the most comprehensive blog on mystery writing. Besides Jeff Cohen (Monday’s blogger), you’ll see perspectives from literary agent Josh Getzler on Tuesdays, publisher Lynne Patrick on Wednesdays, editor Terri Bischoff on Thursdays, publicist Erin Mitchell on Fridays, bookseller Marilyn Thiele on Saturdays and librarian Jessy Randall on Sundays. Check in every day for something new on mysteries, books and publishing!
Jeff Cohen has worked in news since 2001, most recently as the city reporter for the Hartford Courant. He lives in Middletown, CT, with his wife, two daughters, and their cats.
Jeff Cohen is the nom de plume for Jeffrey Cohen, writer of intentionally funny murder mysteries in the Double Feature and Aaron Tucker series. As E.J. Copperman he writes the Haunted Guesthouse mystery series, and now collaborates with himself on the Samuel Hoenig Asperger’s Mystery series.
He’s been writing for a (nominal) living since graduating from Rutgers College during the Paleozoic Era, and has had articles published in The New York Times (which included lawn care tips from the head groundskeeper at Yankee Stadium, back when it really was Yankee Stadium), USA Weekend, TV Guide, Premiere, Writer’s Digest, American Baby, Hollywood Scriptwriter and many others.
When the idea for one of his countless unproduced screenplays wouldn’t cooperate and become a script, Jeff wrote it as a novel called For Whom the Minivan Rolls, and the book was published by Bancroft Press in 2002. It was followed in the Aaron Tucker series by A Farewell to Legs and As Dog Is My Witness. Aaron returned in a 2011 short story, The Gun Also Rises, in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. The story won the Barry Award (at the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame!) for best short story of 2012.
The Double Feature Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime began with Some Like It Hot-Buttered, which introduced Elliot Freed and his all-comedy movie theater, Comedy Tonight. It was followed by It Happened One Knife and A Night at the Operation.
Under the name E.J. Copperman, Jeff writes the Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series, which began with Night of the Living Deed and continues with An Uninvited Ghost, Old Haunts, and Chance of a Ghost. The series will continue in December with Inspector Specter.
In his copious spare time, Jeff is an unaccomplished amateur guitar player, a fan of Major League Baseball, a couch potato and a teacher of screenwriting at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He’s also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs, but don’t expect an expensive gift.
Visit Jeff on Facebook and Twitter, and read him at Hey, There’s A Dead Guy In The Living Room, the most comprehensive blog on mystery writing. Besides Jeff Cohen (Monday’s blogger), you’ll see perspectives from literary agent Josh Getzler on Tuesdays, publisher Lynne Patrick on Wednesdays, editor Terri Bischoff on Thursdays, publicist Erin Mitchell on Fridays, bookseller Marilyn Thiele on Saturdays and librarian Jessy Randall on Sundays. Check in every day for something new on mysteries, books and publishing!
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June 23, 2019
Sisters Eva and Sadie, who first appeared in author Jeff Cohen and illustrator Elanna Allen's
Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER!
, return in this second picture-book adventure. This time around, big sister Sadie is determined to prepare Eva for her first day of kindergarten. Unfortunately, all she does is make Eva very, very nervous. As the girls' father explains: although Sadie's intentions were good, it isn't necessary to know everything, before actually starting school...
As with its predecessor, Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom EVER! is a sweet sibling story, one which pairs a heartwarming tale with cute, colorful illustrations. I appreciated the fact that Sadie is motivated by love and concern for her younger sister, even if her method of helping isn't ideal. I don't think I've seen any other "first day of school" books from the perspective of the older sister, so I appreciated that as well. Recommended to those looking for picture-books about sisters and/or starting kindergarten.
As with its predecessor, Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom EVER! is a sweet sibling story, one which pairs a heartwarming tale with cute, colorful illustrations. I appreciated the fact that Sadie is motivated by love and concern for her younger sister, even if her method of helping isn't ideal. I don't think I've seen any other "first day of school" books from the perspective of the older sister, so I appreciated that as well. Recommended to those looking for picture-books about sisters and/or starting kindergarten.
February 27, 2023
"We also go outside for playground tests."
Testing her sister on playground skills? Huh?
Big sister Sadie is trying very-very hard to prepare little sister Eva for kindergarten. Sadly, it's hard to tell the point of view here. Regarding all of Sadie's prep schooling:
* Sometimes it seems as if the author's attempting humor.
* Or aiming at an expose of pretty major-league bossiness.
* Other times it seems as if the author is aiming to show a big sister's sincere attempt to help her kid sister.
WELL, WHAT'S IT SUPPOSED TO BE?
If the author can't set a clearer tone, how can the reader understand the point of the story?
ANOTHER PROB
* Always it seems to me as if Sadie is turning Eva's life upside down. Drastically.
Meanwhile, where are the parents? Their contribution to Eva's kindy debut debut seems pretty mild-and-minimal.
WHAT REALLY WAS THE LAST STRAW FOR ME?
The last page. No spoiler from me... But I'll tell you Goodreaders this: It seems to me, this book's takeaway is a really terrible message to give children about the purpose of kindergarten.
Again, was this supposed to be funny? Or sincere? Or what?
Incidentally, the illustrations by Elanna Allen were cute in a perky way. Still, imo they didn't match the tone of this book. Nor could they. Because the author never set a clear tone for this book.
Testing her sister on playground skills? Huh?
Big sister Sadie is trying very-very hard to prepare little sister Eva for kindergarten. Sadly, it's hard to tell the point of view here. Regarding all of Sadie's prep schooling:
* Sometimes it seems as if the author's attempting humor.
* Or aiming at an expose of pretty major-league bossiness.
* Other times it seems as if the author is aiming to show a big sister's sincere attempt to help her kid sister.
WELL, WHAT'S IT SUPPOSED TO BE?
If the author can't set a clearer tone, how can the reader understand the point of the story?
ANOTHER PROB
* Always it seems to me as if Sadie is turning Eva's life upside down. Drastically.
Meanwhile, where are the parents? Their contribution to Eva's kindy debut debut seems pretty mild-and-minimal.
WHAT REALLY WAS THE LAST STRAW FOR ME?
The last page. No spoiler from me... But I'll tell you Goodreaders this: It seems to me, this book's takeaway is a really terrible message to give children about the purpose of kindergarten.
Again, was this supposed to be funny? Or sincere? Or what?
Incidentally, the illustrations by Elanna Allen were cute in a perky way. Still, imo they didn't match the tone of this book. Nor could they. Because the author never set a clear tone for this book.
January 30, 2024
This book is about a big sister who is worried about her little sister going to kindergarten she spends all summer making sure that she is ready and knows how to write her name, how to play at recess, and even how to do math. This makes the younger sister even more nervous than she already was but the parents tell her that she does not need to know everything before she goes to school which is why she is going to school. At the end of the day, her big sister watched her playing with two new friends which is all she needed to see to know that her sister was going to be just fine. This would make a great book for the classroom library it is super sweet and has a great message.
Author: Jeff Cohen
Illustrated: Elanna Allen
Publisher: HarperCollins June 23, 2015
Author: Jeff Cohen
Illustrated: Elanna Allen
Publisher: HarperCollins June 23, 2015
April 8, 2024
Illustrator: Elanna Allen
Publisher : HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (June 23, 2015)
ISBN-10 : 006224938X
Sadie teaches her little sister, Eva, all about kindergarten but all this preparation makes Eva nervous. This is a sweet sibling story however, her parents inform her that she doesn't have to know everything to attend school, which is why she is attending. This is a perfect book for students who have younger siblings or even for parents to read to their two young children.
Publisher : HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (June 23, 2015)
ISBN-10 : 006224938X
Sadie teaches her little sister, Eva, all about kindergarten but all this preparation makes Eva nervous. This is a sweet sibling story however, her parents inform her that she doesn't have to know everything to attend school, which is why she is attending. This is a perfect book for students who have younger siblings or even for parents to read to their two young children.
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September 25, 2022Book about getting ready for kindergarten. It talks about all the things that kids will do in kindergarten but then ends with Eva playing with friends at the start of kindergarten. I liked that it made feeling nervous and ok emotion and didn't try to down play how big this transition is.
January 30, 2024
This is a great book for pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. It helps kids gain comfort in transitions, and values family (which I loveeee!) This is a great action packed read, that flows with a sense of realistic imagination. Keeps kids wanting to flip the page.
March 6, 2024
Cohen Chase #2
Eva & Sadie #2
Seconds (and final) book in series of two sisters where older sister is a total nut and seem to have total run of the house causing disaster before parents come strolling in afterwards - where were they?
Anyway - just strange!
Eva & Sadie #2
Seconds (and final) book in series of two sisters where older sister is a total nut and seem to have total run of the house causing disaster before parents come strolling in afterwards - where were they?
Anyway - just strange!
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April 23, 2024Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom EVER! by Jeff Cohen is a story about two friends navigating the ups and downs of a new classroom. It could be used in class as a discussion starter about friendship and adjusting to new environments.
February 27, 2022
من رو یاد خودم و داداشم و روزهای پیش دبستانیش انداخت :) چقدر خواهر بزرگه بودن زیبا و سخته!
March 19, 2024
This is a good book, definitley to read to your children for the night before the first day of school. Even though its tough on big sister and she applied alot of pressure
May 1, 2016
Book Title: Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom Ever!
APA Citation: Cohen, J. (2015). Eva and sadie and the best classroom ever! New York: Harper.
KIRKUS REVIEW: An older sister is determined to make sure her little sis is ready for kindergarten…even if it kills her. Sadie is starting second grade, so she’s an old pro at school, and she’s just the person to make sure that Eva is prepared. After all, kindergarten is way different from preschool: there are no naps, there are choices to make at lunchtime, and there’s so much to learn. So Sadie keeps Eva from napping on the weekends and makes use of their home classroom, complete with desks and a blackboard, to quiz, drill, and teach her poor frazzled sister, whose facial expressions, posture, and riot of curls clearly reflect her every feeling—and those feelings are not good. Sadie’s parents gently point out Sadie’s missteps, and she feels bad about making Eva so upset. When the first day finally arrives, though, Eva proves more than ready to tackle it, and her sister’s lessons are not the key. Allen’s illustrations, done in pencil, watercolor, and a touch of Photoshop, are a delight. Eva is adorably enthusiastic about life, while Sadie is just over-the-top, a pint-sized drill sergeant. Cohen uses tongue-in-cheek humor to slyly point out to kids that not everything they are told about school is true; here’s hoping they will take his message to heart.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
Recommendation: I recommend this book for pre-kindergarten through second grade students. It includes colorful and inviting illustrations as well as strategically placed text that uses natural language. The picture book offers children a text-to-self connection because they will be able to relate to preparing for the first day of school. It could also be used to analyze the character traits and theme. I would also recommend this book to teachers as a read aloud because it gives the students something to relate to as they make connections to similar experiences either role playing as Eva or Sadie. Students will also be engaged by the vivid watercolor illustrations that take the imagination to days of make-believe school. Each page holds a new adventure for the sisters. This book will be recommended student to student and re-read as it gains popularity in the classroom.
Grade Level: Pre-K through 3rd grade
Awards/Honors: Children’s Choice Book Award K-2- 2015
APA Citation: Cohen, J. (2015). Eva and sadie and the best classroom ever! New York: Harper.
KIRKUS REVIEW: An older sister is determined to make sure her little sis is ready for kindergarten…even if it kills her. Sadie is starting second grade, so she’s an old pro at school, and she’s just the person to make sure that Eva is prepared. After all, kindergarten is way different from preschool: there are no naps, there are choices to make at lunchtime, and there’s so much to learn. So Sadie keeps Eva from napping on the weekends and makes use of their home classroom, complete with desks and a blackboard, to quiz, drill, and teach her poor frazzled sister, whose facial expressions, posture, and riot of curls clearly reflect her every feeling—and those feelings are not good. Sadie’s parents gently point out Sadie’s missteps, and she feels bad about making Eva so upset. When the first day finally arrives, though, Eva proves more than ready to tackle it, and her sister’s lessons are not the key. Allen’s illustrations, done in pencil, watercolor, and a touch of Photoshop, are a delight. Eva is adorably enthusiastic about life, while Sadie is just over-the-top, a pint-sized drill sergeant. Cohen uses tongue-in-cheek humor to slyly point out to kids that not everything they are told about school is true; here’s hoping they will take his message to heart.https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
Recommendation: I recommend this book for pre-kindergarten through second grade students. It includes colorful and inviting illustrations as well as strategically placed text that uses natural language. The picture book offers children a text-to-self connection because they will be able to relate to preparing for the first day of school. It could also be used to analyze the character traits and theme. I would also recommend this book to teachers as a read aloud because it gives the students something to relate to as they make connections to similar experiences either role playing as Eva or Sadie. Students will also be engaged by the vivid watercolor illustrations that take the imagination to days of make-believe school. Each page holds a new adventure for the sisters. This book will be recommended student to student and re-read as it gains popularity in the classroom.
Grade Level: Pre-K through 3rd grade
Awards/Honors: Children’s Choice Book Award K-2- 2015
April 23, 2024
Author: Jeff Cohen
Illustrator: Elanna Allen
ISBN-13: 9780062249388
Summary: Sadie the bigger sister to Eva tries to prepare Eva for her first year at school. The preparation makes Eva nervous and Sadie continues to push Eva. Once Eva gets to school she has a great time and Sadie realizes that she was ready for this new chapter and that it is okay to not know everything before school begins.
Illustrator: Elanna Allen
ISBN-13: 9780062249388
Summary: Sadie the bigger sister to Eva tries to prepare Eva for her first year at school. The preparation makes Eva nervous and Sadie continues to push Eva. Once Eva gets to school she has a great time and Sadie realizes that she was ready for this new chapter and that it is okay to not know everything before school begins.
April 23, 2024
Loved this book. It shows students a cute relationship about two sisters.
March 21, 2016
In this story big sister Sadie is getting little sister Eva ready for Kindergarten. Sadie introduces everything from word recognition and math to lunch room routines and recess equipment usage. When Eva becomes exhausted and overwhelmed mom and dad remind Sadie that Eva doesn't need to know everything on the first day. Although the girls experienced some butterflies the first day of school at the end of the day Sadie finds Eva in her classroom happily playing with two new friends. This is a cute story about sisterly love and caring. Both girls interact with complete respect for each other. The story itself contains a lesson about starting school that can act as a reminder for older siblings. The illustrations are simple yet thorough and the girls expressions accurately show appropriate feelings. I feel this book is sure to delight the young reader.
June 24, 2015
Last year was Eva & Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! I enjoyed it with my girls and it was thematically appropriate for their ages. Continuing on the same vein, I’m delighted with the cuteness of this book and it’s one fans of Fancy Nancy (and her little sister Jo-jo) will appreciate.
These two sisters are getting ready to start school, 2nd grade and Kindergarten respectively. Sadie wants to make sure her little sister Eva is ready and jumps to action. Fun for sisters and memories.
These two sisters are getting ready to start school, 2nd grade and Kindergarten respectively. Sadie wants to make sure her little sister Eva is ready and jumps to action. Fun for sisters and memories.
July 4, 2015
Adorable book. I love the illustrations and the story is very cute.
August 10, 2015
Big sister prepares younger sibling for first day of kindergarten.
April 11, 2016
First day of school for kindergartener and big sister goes overboard preparing her.
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