1, 2, 3, Off to School! - by Marianne Dubuc (Hardcover)

About the Book

It's time to find out what little ones do all day at school!It's Pom's first day of kindergarten. Not the real first day, that's not until next year. But Pom has been hearing a lot from all of the animals about each of their schools. So today Pom is visiting them all, to see what kindergarten is really like. And how exciting it is! From stories and art to nature and sports, there's so much to do. Best of all, now Pom knows what Pom wants to do in kindergarten --- all of it!Who can resist school when it's this fun? Kids will be eager for the first bell to ring!

Book Synopsis

In this playful take on school readiness by award-winning author-illustrator Marianne Dubuc, a child visits their friends' schools and discovers how many wonderful things kindergarteners do in a day!

Pom is ready for the first day of kindergarten. Not the real first day, that's not for another year. But Pom has been hearing a lot from all the animals about each of their schools. So today Pom is visiting them all, to see what kindergarten is really like. Pom starts by watching the mouselings ride the bird bus; then the rabbits learning to read, write and count; the froglets making art; the foxes playing sports; the bear cubs sharing lunch; the sloths napping; the squirrels exploring nature; the wolf pups reading stories; the turtles doing classroom tasks; and, finally, the hedgehogs waiting to be picked up in the schoolyard. Pom is thrilled to discover there are so many fun activities to enjoy at school! Best of all, now Pom knows what Pom wants to do in kindergarten -- all of it!

Marianne Dubuc is a master of the delightful small detail, and those details abound in this charming child-friendly look at school readiness. Though there is one main story running through the book, every busy illustration contains numerous individual stories, as the many appealing animal characters (and a few surprise fairy tale characters!) go about their school day. Each fantastically imagined animal school fills its own spread. This is a book that young children will return to again and again, finding something new each time and enhancing their visual literacy.

Review Quotes

It can open up important discussions about transitions, changing routines, expectations, and apprehensions ...--CM Magazine

... a whimsical peek at a new experience.--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Marianne Dubuc is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Bus Ride, Lucy and Company and Mr. Postmouse's Rounds. Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages around the world. Marianne lives in Montreal, Quebec.