By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 9, 2011
Starting school is a big job! Kick-off with some giggles with Kate Messner’s and Andy Rash’s Sea Monster’s First Day—an enthusiastic and encouraging picture book. We have one (1) copy to giveaway to one lucky reader! Giveaway begins August 11, 2011, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends September 8, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 36 pages
Book overview: Sea monster Ernest is starting his first day of school. But starting school is a big job! Fitting in when you’re a sea monster is tough enough, and there’s so much to learn and do—reading, singing, playing hide-and-seek with the fishermen, lunchtime in the algae patch….This funny, charming twist on the worries and joys of starting school will reassure and delight the smallest children and the largest sea monsters alike.
About the author: Kate Messner is the author of the E. B. White Award-winning The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. She lives in Plattsburgh, New York.
About the illustrator: Andy Rash is the illustrator, and author, of several hilarious children’s books. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Critical Acclaim:
“Bold and lively cartoon artwork provides genuine enthusiasm and humor.” – School Library Journal
“With ample aquatic puns and boisterous, mixed-media artwork, it’s a splashy story about fitting in.” – Publisher’s Weekly
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- Maximum entries: Three (3)
Giveaway Rules:
- Shipping Guidelines: This book giveaway is open to participants with a United States or Canadian address.
- Giveaway begins August 11, 2011, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends September 8, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. PST, when all entries must be received. No purchase necessary. See official rules for details. View our privacy policy.
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