Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten

by Toni Buzzeo, Amy Wummer (Illustrator)

Overview

From the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book, ONE COOL FRIEND!

Annie Grace wears her "Adventure Annie" cape to her first day of kindergarten, and proceeds to barrel through the day, searching for adventure in every moment. Her interpretation of the class's Gold Star Rules isn't exactly what her teacher, Mr. Todd, had in mind. But somehow Annie does manage to save the day when two of her classmates get lost on their way to retrieve the afternoon snack. Spirited and funny, this is an introduction to kindergarten that will please kids and teachers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780142426951
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	07/11/2013
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	326,147
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD470L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Toni Buzzeo (www.tonibuzzeo.com) lives in Buxton,Maine, with her husband.

Amy Wummer lives in Reading, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.

Editorial Reviews

Humor and high spirits. A fine addition to the Adventure Annie series.”—Booklist

From the Publisher

Last seen going off to work, Adventure Annie is back with a story about following rules while staying true to yourself. Annie is more than ready to start school and wants to become a Gold Star Deputy. But for that to happen, Annie must obey the Gold Star Rules, which always seem to get in the way of her adventures. After several mishaps, Annie figures out a way to do what she’s told--and still save the day. With the help this ever-spunky heroine, readers will discover that, as Annie’s mother puts it, “Sometimes... kindergarten is its own adventure.” Ages 4-8. (May)

Publishers Weekly

A fine addition to the Adventure Annie series

Booklist

Pre-K—With her signature starry headband and red boots and cape, Adventure Annie approaches her first day of kindergarten with gusto. In her enthusiasm, she proceeds to break the first two Kindergarten Gold Star Rules—"Respect our classroom and everything in it" and "Make good decisions"-by painting the classroom hamster cage and sneaking out to the jungle gym. She redeems herself, however, when she is asked to find two lost helpers. She keeps her teacher updated on her search with a walkie-talkie and using her inside voice (Gold Star Rule #3). Annie finally finds the missing youngsters with the principal and leads them back to class safely (avoiding the temptation of other adventures along the way), thus fulfilling the final Gold Star Rule: "Be kind and helpful to others." For her efforts, Annie receives the Gold Star Deputy badge for the day. Annie's good intentions, optimism, and curiosity make her a likable character and an excellent one to dispel fears for incoming kindergartners. Rendered in pencil and bright watercolors, the cheerful cartoon art, which occupies most of each page, will delight Annie's fans—Kim T. Ha, Elkridge Branch Library, MD

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