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Chu's First Day of School
Chu's First Day of School
Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: September 6, 2014
Review
This is the second Chu book (Chu's Day) and is equally delightful. Chu starts school and is very worried what the other students will think of his sneeze. He keeps it a secret as all the other animals name one thing that they are good at. When Chu finally does unleash his "one thing" (thanks to a cloud of chalk dust), the other students approve. Chu's apprehension is quelled and he can sleep easy. This will appeal to students, both because of the gorgeous illustrations by Rex, but because every child worries about the first day of school, and being accepted. And every child likes to see the roof blown off the school by a giant panda sneeze. Funny, gorgeously illustrated, loveable character, and a huge sneeze at the end (which delighted an audience of 3-5-year-olds). Recommended.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Gaiman, Neil
Illustrator: Rex, Adam
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Harper Collins
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool, grades k-3, grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780062223975
Price: 17.99