Child, Lauren. 2003. I AM TOO ABSOLUTELY SMALL FOR SCHOOL. Massachusets: Candlewick Press. ISBN 0763624039 (9780763624033)Child uses humor to create a believable story to which children can easily relate.
In the picture storybook, I AM TOO ABSOLUTELY SMALL FOR SCHOOL, Lola starts to become nervous about school starting and it’s up to her big brother Charlie to convince her that school is the place to be. Charlie counters all of Lola’s reasons for staying home with convincing arguments for going to school and eventually helps Lola get to school. Readers will laugh out loud as this story unfolds and enjoy seeing how Lola’s first day turns out. Child creates lively mixed media illustrations that are bright and engaging. Child veers from the traditional text placement in the story by having the words be different sizes, loop in circles, and vary in font styles, bringing energy and enthusiasm to every page. Engaging and fun, this is a book to use with students beginning school for the first time.
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