The Three Friends Go To School

by Tomie dePaola

The Three Friends like many things about school!

Genres: School, Friendship

8 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

Reviews

[Natalie Wilkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beginning reader
It's predictable and has repetition of words, as well as fun illustrations.

[Deanna Donald · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a good book for students who may be hesitant to read because it is a simple read which is good for students who have trouble reading because they become encouraged to read after being able to finish a book. This was also a good book because it talks about how children like to read different types of books which is perfectly okay. The book also explores the different ways in which we read and how we are read to. It definitely can show children that reading can take many different forms and they are all just fine, as long as they are reading.

[Chelsea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very short little book about three friends. It could be used in developing early number sense in young children. The book talks about three friends and the type of books that each friend likes to read. It says that each friends takes turns reading to the other two friends. Each situation can be likened to a math problem such as 1+2=3, 2+1=3, 1+1+1=3, emphasizing to children that there are only three children, and the order of the children can be changed without affecting their total number and the same applies to numbers.

[Shakita · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a book for students who are just starting to read. It does not have many pages or words with a lot of syllables. I would have this in my kindergarten class or maybe the beginning of first grade for students who are struggling with reading. You can use these small books for guided reading to see how well the students are reading.

[Cornelius · Rating 4 out of 5]

For kindergarten children, I would use this book in the classroom to illustrate to children the joy of reading. Children will realize reading is creative and imaginative.

[Sha-Quita Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about how three students at school enjoy reading to themselves, to friends, and all together. Students would see that reading is fun. Also I liked that this book was short and sweet.

[Kathleen Ruff · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a cute book for young readers. This book focuses on kindness and friendship. Perfect just for fun read for children in first grade or younger.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

short one sentence per page story book about friendship

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a very young reader, big words and repetitive phrasing of words.

[Jasmin Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple book to read to Kindergarteners. The message students will learn is that friends sometimes like to do things and they also like to spend time by themselves.

[Morgan Wright]

Good book for new readers. Very short with few words per page.

[Cindy]

Great for kindergarteners and beginning readers. Short and sweet. Will get students excited about school!

[Maleigha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and simple
Great for showing students the importance/fun of reading
Reading can be shared between more than one person
Good for first time readers

[Azriana Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute book for young readers. It is an easy read and focuses on friendship.

[Little Champs]

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