Vera's New School - Hardcover

Rosenberry, Vera

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805076131 ISBN 13: 9780805076134

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2006

Synopsis

Join Vera on her first day at a new school--jitters and all! When Vera's family moves to a new home, Vera must change schools. On the first morning, Vera has butterflies in her tummy--it's hard to fit in, and Vera misses her old school and friends. But that afternoon a special guest visits--Jungle Larry and his wild animals--and Vera has an unforgettable experience that leads to a new friendship.
Going to a new school can be a challenge for children. In her signature style, Vera Rosenberry shares her reassuring insights.

About this title

About the Author:

Vera Rosenberry is the author and illustrator of six other books about little Vera. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, England.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3–In this addition to the series, Vera enters a new school after a family move. From drawing the wrong kind of picture in art class, to being either ignored or teased by her classmates, to being bitten all over by red ants, the girls first day is disastrous. In the end, however, she makes a new friend. This book is anything but reassuring, and it is not realistic in its portrayal of a typical first day. For example, instead of being escorted to her room and properly introduced to the teacher and class, Vera is handed a note with a name and room number. Her teacher makes no obvious effort to help her feel comfortable, such as encouraging her to introduce herself or assigning a buddy. And its highly unlikely that an art teacher would instruct the children to draw their favorite pets without ascertaining whether or not they have pets. Veras first day is so disturbing largely due to the ineptitude of the schools personnel, an unfortunate message to give to children. Although the plot is fast moving and the watercolor illustrations are expressive, the story does nothing to allay the fears that youngsters in this situation might be experiencing.–Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, NJ
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About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0805076131
• ISBN 13: 9780805076134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32