Kids' Books About 100 Days of School and the 100th Day: Emily's First 100 Days of School
Emily, one of author and illustrator Rosemary Wells' endearing bunny characters, is excited about starting school. Her teacher, Miss Cribbage, tells the children, "Every morning we will make a new number friend and write it down in our number book." Emily's First 100 Days of School is Emily's account of what happens each day of the first 100 days of school.Each day features a large number, an illustration, and Emily's account of something that happened that is related to that number. For example, number four features Emily square dancing. According to Emily, "My partner in square dancing is Diane Duck. There are four corners to a dancing square."
On the 100th day of school, the children share something related to 100. One child bring 100 pieces of candy corn; another runs 100 yards. As for Emily, she has written a letter to her family about what she has learned and has included 100 kisses (Xs).
This is a longer book about the 100 days of school than most picture books. It also emphasizes numbers more than most. As Rosemary Wells states in the Author's Note, "In this book, all numbers are equally important and all are fun." Emily's activities are entertaining as are the illustrations. Emily's First 100 Days of School will hold the interest of three- to six-year-olds. Compare prices. (Hyperion Books for Children, 2000. ISBN: 0786805072)
