On the first day of kindergarten in September, Ms. Bradley says, aEach day of school I will add a jelly bean to this jar. When there are 100 jelly beans weall have a party to celebrate 100 days of kindergarten.a What will Henry and his classmates do until the big day? In October, they share special things at show and tell. In November, they remember what they are thankful for. December brings a day to play in the snow, and in January, Henry discovers a favorite library book. Before they know it, the 100th day arrives! Now how will they celebrate? Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

K-Gr 2âÇôOn his first day of kindergarten, Henry learns that his teacher will add a jelly bean to a special jar every day until they reach 100 days of school. As each month passes, the little mouse and his classmates engage in seasonal activities, celebrate holidays, give a concert, and visit the school library. Finally, February arrives and Henry brings his 100-year-old great-grandma to school for show-and-tell. Done in colored markers and pen and ink, Carlson's characteristic paintings are filled with bright colors and homey details, making Henry's classroom a comfortable place for young readers to visit. Pair this with Anne Rockwell's 100 School Days (HarperCollins, 2002) or Rosemary Wells's more detailed Emily's First 100 Days of School (Hyperion, 2000) for a centenary celebration.âÇôLisa Gangemi Kropp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

PreS-K. Carlson sweetens up the kindergarten counting theme with a clever plot featuring Henry the mouse from two previous preschool adventures. On the first day of kindergarten, the teacher tells the class she will add a jellybean a day to a jar, and when it's filled with 100 jellybeans, the class will have a party. Everyone will bring in 100 things for show and tell, and then they'll eat the candy. In February the special day arrives. Suzy brings in a 100-paper-clip chain; Tony brings a house made of 100 Popsicle sticks; Sydney brings marshmallows (only 98 because she ate two); and Henry brings in Great-Grandma Millie, who is 100 years old. Carlson's familiar animal characters are in crayon-bright colors that are just right for the jolly story. Use this with Joseph Slate's Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten (1998) and Rosemary Wells' Emily's First 100 Days of School (2000) to tally up an entertaining trio of grade-A lessons. JulieCummins. From: Syndetics Solutions, Inc. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.