What is your favorite part of going to school?

This is a discussion prompt for School Days by Barbara G. Hennessy. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What are some familiar faces or objects you see at your school?

This is a discussion prompt for School Days by Barbara G. Hennessy. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

If you could add a new activity to our school day, what would it be?

This is a discussion prompt for School Days by Barbara G. Hennessy. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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School Days

Name: School Days
ISBN: 9780140541793

by Barbara G. Hennessy

Delightful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations guide children through the familiar objects and friendly faces of a typical day at school.

About This Book

Rhyming text and illustrations describe the familiar faces and objects of a day at school.

Concepts

Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Starting School Making Friends School Life Friendship & Social

Wonderlit Review

Barbara G. Hennessy's "School Days" offers a gentle, rhyming introduction to the school environment. Through simple verses and illustrations, the book highlights common elements of a school day, from familiar faces to classroom objects. It aims to normalize the school experience, making it feel welcoming and predictable for young readers. The emotional arc is consistently gentle and positive, focusing on the comfort of routine and social connection. This book is ideal for children aged 4-6 who are preparing to start school, or for those who might be feeling a bit anxious about their daily school routine. Parents can use it as a conversation starter to discuss what their child might expect or to reassure them about their own school experiences. Its rhyming structure makes it a pleasant read-aloud, and its focus on the everyday makes it relatable.