Going to School

Usborne First Experiences

by Anne Civardi

-- Usborne First Experiences are amusing and friendly introductions to real-life situations.-- Stephen Cartwright's humorous illustrations are full of things for children to look at, learn from and talk about, and the simple text will enable slightly older children to read the books for themselves.

Genres: School, Childrens, Picture Books

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Anne Civardi was born and educated in Africa and has lived in America, but has spent the majority of her life in London. She studied art both in Colorado, USA, and London, where she graduated from Heatherley’s School of Fine Art. Anne writes children's books and is associated with Usborne.

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Percy and Polly are twins and it's their first day of preschool.

Out of the Usborne first experiences books, I think this one was just ok for me. Two things about the book is that 1. the teacher allows the mom to stay at school with the kids for a bit on their first day. This may or may not be the case for all pre-schools, so I wouldn't want to set up my child with the expectation that I would be there at school with them if in actuality that isn't the procedure for my child's school. 2. Percy acts a bit mischeviously on one of the pages with no consequence which felt incomplete for me.

[Aaron Wong · Rating 2 out of 5]

Civardi, A. (2005). Going to school: Usborne first experiences. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

[Ayşe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okulun ilk gününü anlatan güzel bir kitap. Tavsiye ederim☺️

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book of twin siblings' first day of school. They have fun doing different activities with the new friends they make.

[TCNS]

School; First Day of School; New to School

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent. This book has two separate versions which may be read independently or as a longer story. The version at the top of the page is a simple sentence version of the book and is approximately a first grade reading level. The version at the bottom of the page is a more complicated and detailed version of the book and is approximately a second or third grade reading level. A great way to read this book to a baby or toddler is to read only the top line. As the child gets older, read the bottom line as well. When the child starts to read, have them read the top line and you the bottom line. This will give them a great sense of accomplishment which is so important for success in reading. This is a book that can grow with your child. Don't forget to look for the duck on each page. Purchase this book at my Independent Consultant Website: www.ubah.com/s2995

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[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Percy and Polly get ready for their first day of school.

[Eileen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as fear-centered as other books that are meant to introduce kids to the concept of kindergarten, which is nice.

[Niledaughter · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter did not cry at her 1st day because of this book :)