School Is Cool!

by Sabrina Moyle, Eunice Moyle (Illustrator), Hello!Lucky

In the latest picture book from Hello!Lucky, a cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of school

What you learn in school will last all year!
So how about a hooray-for-school cheer?
 
In this exuberant picture book from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, a friendly narrator prepares young readers for their first day of school with humor and encouragement. A fifth color throughout makes School Is Cool! the perfect back-to-school gift for those gearing up for their big day, whether they are worried about not knowing the rules, how to make friends, or how to fit in.
 

Genres: Picture Books, School, Childrens, Back To School, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

Published July 13, 2021

About the author

Sabrina Moyle is author of over 21 books for children and adults with her sister and collaborator, illustrator Eunice Moyle, and Co-Founder of the award-winning letterpress greeting card and design studio Hello!Lucky.

Sabrina is bi-racial and grew up in Asia and Africa, which inspires the themes of diversity, inclusion, positivity, compassion, integrity, and personal growth in her books. Her books cover a wide range of developmental topics for kids ranging from kindness and manners (Kindness Rules!) to mindfulness (Sloth and Smell the Roses) to self-esteem (Go Get ‘Em, Tiger!).

Four of her titles are Amazon editors’ picks and (My Mom is Magical! and My Dad is Amazing! are Publisher's Weekly bestsellers.

Sabrina takes humor extremely seriously, and believes in the power of puns to unite and inspire.

Sabrina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three sons, and dog. You can find her online at www.hellolucky.com, www.moylesisters.com and on Instagram @helloluckykids and @helloluckycards

Reviews

[Allison Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

read in therapy. ate down. my only quarrel is with the octopus. is he a student or teacher? he is big body built so i thought he was a teacher but then he sat with the students. i wonder what his parents look like

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet, starting school picture book told in rhyme. Playful and colorful illustrations depict animal characters. School is Cool will be a great choice to add to your back to school read aloud collection.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the better “it’s time for school” books I have read. I love the cadence and the rhyme. It flows really well and the message is pretty clear. Yes the first day of school can be scary, but there is so much fun to be had, that it’s sure to be a great time.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfi...

SCHOOL IS COOL! is a delightful picture book to celebrate all the cool things about school. Although the animals start off nervous about their first day of school, they quickly learn how awesome it is with so much to learn, new friends to make, and interesting new things to create.

What I loved: The illustrations are absolutely fantastic in the Moyles' usual style with bright, neon colors, adorable animals, and loads of fun details. These are complemented by the rhyming text that rolls off the tongue and manages to stay super-positive, even when talking about tough things like worrying if others will like you at school and leaving your parents for the day.

This is a great choice for children who will be attending school for the first time, as it offers these common worries while managing to stay positive and suggest that you look cool and parents will return in no time (and their love will stay with you all day). The majority of the book focuses on all the cool things you get to do at school, like recess, art, and learning new things. This positive and upbeat book highlights all the things that make school a fun place to be.

Final verdict: With rhyming text and fantastic illustrations, SCHOOL IS COOL! is a delightful picture book to help get children excited about starting school. Recommend for preschoolers and those starting kindergarten.

Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.

[Alex Baugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You're chilling out./ Everything's cool/ But wait. / Tomorrow is the first day of school!" This jolly, enthusiastic picture book really captures those feelings of anxiety and nervousness as school approaches and what it will be like on that first day. Told in a rhyme, with a diverse group of anthropomorphic animals, Moyle begins with the unofficial start of school - the night before, worrying about fitting in, will the other kids like you, picking out what to wear, and followed by the official first day - getting to school, meeting new kids and the teacher. This is a happy, positive book that even reminds kids that feeling sad leaving mom is ok: "It can be sad to say goodbye./ But just you wait - the time will fly!/ The love you feel when you're at home/ will be with you wherever you roam." Later, it reminds readers that it is ok to make a mistake, after all, school is for learning. These are the kinds of reassurances that lots of kids need to hear. The digitally created illustrations are colorful and friendly, adding to the sense of reassurance the text imparts. I will definitely be sharing this with my young readers when we meet again in September.

[Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute story about the first day at school and not to be scared because school is awesome. It combats all the common fears a child might have before they start school and does it in a simple yet empowering way.

The illustrations are simple but adorable.

I love these parts:

(Getting to school) “Feel free to catch a shooting star” (reminds me of “the more you know“ and if that was the inspiration even more amazing).

(Being scared when dropped off at school) The love you feel when you’re at home will be with you wherever you roam”

(Getting the wrong answer) “It’s okay to say, “I don’t know.” Everyone is here to grow.”

“See, school is where your brain expands. It stretches like a rubber band. Reading, math, and exercise - they make you strong and super wise.”

[Mrs Heidrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Edelweiss for the digital ARC.

This is a fun book about starting school and deals with some of the worries that kids may have, but doesn't really focus on that. It is a rhyming book and generally does a pretty good job of that though there were a couple of places I reread for cadence. The illustrations and amazing, fun, bright and will really gets kids' attention. It does do a great job going through what a day at school would look like and will help kids with the unknowns.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the illustrations. the rhymes are a little sloppy. good starting school book

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars for this bright and colorful back to school poem

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ideal for preschool and kindergarten start of school

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable! Loved the bright illustrations.

[Sonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute quick read with adorable illustrations.

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The students liked it.

[Courtney]

The art is great and the book isn't overly long. It makes a good read aloud.

[DonutKnow · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations and colours were so cute!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't find anything particularly remarkable or unique about this "back to school" story but it would be a good read for young children who are preparing to go to school for the first time.

[Ms. Madalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little too long for storytime.

[Allison Rozo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute and encouraging!