Arthur Goes to School

by Marc Brown

Arthur is off to nursery school, and youngsters are invited to join him for a day of early-learning fun.  Readers can lift over 50 flaps to find his missing sock, discover what's in the "show and tell" boxes, and see what's under each letter of the alphabet.  They can even join in on Arthur's flap-flipping rendition of "The Three Little Pigs" during story hour! Value-packed and fun-filled, here is one school day no child will want to see end.  A Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection.  

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, School, Animals

12 pages, Board book

First published July 18, 1995

About the author

Marc Tolon Brown is perhaps best known for his series of children's books about Arthur the aardvark, which was turned into an animated television show on PBS. Brown is a three-time Emmy Award winner, for his role on the television show inspired by his books.

He lives on Martha's Vineyard and in New York City with his wife, Laurie Krasny Brown. He has three children, sons Tolon and Tucker, and daughter Eliza. The names of his two sons have been hidden in all of the Arthur books except for one: Arthur's Tooth.

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This large board book has lots of great lift-the-flap activities and introduces core concepts related to getting ready for the day, going to school, and learning about numbers and the alphabet. I got this book as a gift from my grandmother as a child, and I enjoyed it and went through it on a regular basis. I pulled it off the shelf recently and enjoyed reading it again. There are so many fun flaps to lift, and there are often unexpected, humorous things behind them.

[Melissa Alvarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Arthur growing up. this book has nice illustrations and it talks about the different thing that they do at school.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book could be used for PK-1 at the beginning of the year to help them with their fears of going to school, or returning to school in a new classroom. Most children are familiar with Arthur and this would give them a familiarity when faced with the change of a new school or going to school for the first time.

[Ebono1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

great number book and interactive book. children get to compare their days with getting ready for school to the Arthur. This gives them the oppertunity to talk about the process they go through. Couting is big in this book as well, Arthur counts everything at school

[Christal]

The book is very creative and sets a vivid picture of what kids do everyday when they go to school. The version I have was very torn up but after a second read if I find it at a good price I am buying it.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would likely be used in a kindergarten or first grade classroom. This would be a good book to read at the beginning of the school year since it deals with some of the nervousness of starting school.

[Marga · Rating 4 out of 5]

My students absolutely loved this book. They were enthralled by how much and how many objects you could flap open. The excitement glimmered in each child's eyes as to get a turn to open a flap. Bravo!

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a large lift-the-flap board book. With over 50 flaps in the story, the reader can help Arthur get ready for school, see what everyone brought to show-and-tell by numbers, read Arthur’s favourite story, learn opposites, and play an alphabet game. Fun.

[Christa♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked arthur books, my fav character was buster.

[Stefanie Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Arthur books! I think this would be an excellent book for young children to begin to read with! I think you could use this book in your classroom for any story time!

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read for a preschooler.

[Charlie Beck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arthur gets ready for school- lift a flap

[Person1234 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book!!!!! :)

[Liam · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS IS LIKE THE BEST DANG BOOK