Author: Amy Schwartz
Title: Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner
Publisher: Orchard Books, 1988.
Grade Level: PreK-2
Summary: This book follows the preparation and first day of Kindergarten for Annabelle Swift.
Strengths: This book is a great children’s book because children can certainly relate to the first day of school, especially kindergarten. Children who are starting at a new school might also appreciate Annabelle’s struggle to prepare and fit in to a new classroom. The story is simple with simple illustrations, but that is exactly what a young child needs. To have things simple and to be reminded that everyone is scared on the first day. This would be a great book to read to a new Kindergartner or even to young children on the first day of school.
Classroom Use: The best use for this book is definitely as a read aloud, especially on the first day of school. Kindergartners or even first graders may enjoy drawing or writing about their first day of Kindergarten. Older students also may enjoy reading this book to Kindergarten students and giving the Kindergartners “advice” for how to survive Kindergarten.
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