Get ready for the second grade in Natasha Wing's best-selling series! Join a young boy as he prepares for his first day of second grade with excitement and anticipation. Follow him and his friends on their journey through the new school year in this delightful story, inspired by Clement C. Moore's classic tale.
4.7Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—'Twas the night before second grade, I was out with my friend', ' We couldn't believe summer vacation had come to an end. The tow-headed boy narrates the story, along with his slightly taller tow-headed friend, Jack. They look forward to seeing classmates from first grade, reading longer poems, having a tough teacher, and delving into chapter books, a new adventure for them. The diverse school population includes two children with brown skin, a girl in a hijab, an Asian boy, and Jack, who proudly display their new shoes due to growth spurts. The real surprise of second grade is not the chapter books but the revelation that the father is the new teacher, promising not to play favorites. Though the rhymes may be a bit awkward and the plot lacking, the book attempts to capture the essence of second graders' experiences. The chapter book theme fades, and the father's new role as teacher feels forced, failing to create the anticipated excitement. VERDICT: For an engaging second-grade tale, consider 'Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown' by Paula Danziger.
About the Author Natasha Wing (www.natashawing.com) resides in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her literary journey began with the publication of her first book with Grosset, 'The Night Before Easter,' in 1999.
Amy Wummer, the talented illustrator behind over fifty children's books, has earned the Highlights for Children Cover of the Year award in both 1998 and 2007. Her captivating illustrations can be found in several editions of The Night Before series. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Amy continues to delight young readers with her vibrant artwork.
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