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Pickles is nervous about her first day of school. But Ham has the answers to every one of her questions. After all, he's older and wiser and knows everything about school. But Ham's help isn't exactly what Pickles was hoping for, and his wacky advice is turning her first day into a disaster. . .
Every book will be dated and autographed by me, Nicole Rubel. I will add beautiful artwork to my signature in permanent markers. Please let me know who will receive the book so I can add their name and personalize it.
Harcourt · (2006) · hardback ·
32 pages
Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 1
Hardcover: 32 pages
Pickles is nervous about her first day of school. But Ham has the answers to every one of her questions. After all, he's older and wiser and knows everything about school. But Ham's help isn't exactly what Pickles was hoping for, and his wacky advice is turning her first day into a disaster. . .
Favorite author/illustrator Nicole Rubel has given us a quirky and funny story about first-day jitters--and about a sister who comes to appreciate her brother for his unique charm and big heart.
Children's Literature
Poor Pickles. She is very worried about her first day at school. She frets that her clothes will not look right, that her teacher will detest her (thanks to previous pranks by her big brother, Ham), and that her classmates will think she's dumb—or worse, won't want to be her friend. And what is she to do if she has to go to the bathroom? That's easy, "Jump like a kangaroo, leap like a frog, or hop like a grasshopper, and the teacher will excuse you," says Ham. But Pickles has other worries, too. What if she does not hear her alarm (she sets ten clocks, to be sure), what if she is too short to see over the other kids' heads (Ham tells her that's what books are for), and what if there is no seat on the school bus? Ham assures her this will not be a problem—if she throws a bug, or snake, or lizard on first. Rubel, who is also co-creator and illustrator of the bestselling "Rotten Ralph" series, has done a lovely job with the story and illustrations. Young readers will keenly identify with Pickles' anxious facial expressions—and feel better about facing their own first day at school after reading the happy ending. 2006, Harcourt, Ages 4 to 8.
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