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Seymour Slug Starts Schoolwritten and illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis
Book Description
Seymour's family has recently moved to a new home near the compost pile and he is now facing his first day of Slug School. He's so nervous-he worries about being picked on and not being good at dodgeball. That night in bed he is surprised by a POOF! It's his Fairy Slugmother who appears to tell him she will be near tomorrow at school to help him with any trouble he might have. But the next day, instead of helping him, his Fairy Slugmother seems to only make matters worse by spilling dirt when they plant seeds for their science project and drawing pictures when she should be helping Seymour spell his name. By the time Seymour busies himself correcting his Fairy Slugmother, he realizes he has everything under control and has nothing to fear at school (well, except maybe dodgeball!).
With enchanting illustrations, Armstrong-Ellis uses humor and sensitivity to cheer kids on as they prepare to go back-to-school.
From the critics
“Armstrong-Ellis's illustrations deliver plenty of silly touches such as the characters' expressive tentacled eyes and a rotten banana peel used as a slide...Youngsters will find comfort in knowing that if Seymour can go it alone, so can they.” Publisher’s Weekly
“...buoyant, tongue-in-cheek illustrations play off perfectly against Seymour's anxieties, emphasizing appropriately glutinous-looking browns and greens in portraying a lumpish, stalk-eyed cast... A sluggy, but not at all sluggish, variation on the familiar "first day" theme." Kirkus Reviews
“Many books this time of year reflect the anxiety of kids going to school for the first time... This season, one of the most engaging books features a slug as the star...” San Francisco Chronicle
“Wonderful bright illustrations extend the humor of the characters and their home and school... This should be a hit with the pre-school bunch.” Children’s Literature
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