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This School Year Will Be the BEST! Paperback – Picture Book, July 11, 2013

by Kay Winters (Author), Renee Andriani (Illustrator)
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On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they would most like to happen in the upcoming year. Some kids' hopes are familiar while others are off-the-wall. Whether it's looking good on picture day or skateboarding at school, everyone's wishes are shown in humorously exaggerated illustrations. As the first day draws to a close, there can be no doubt—this school year will definitely be the best!
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    5 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    440L
  6. Dimensions
    7.91 x 9.97 x 0.12 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    July 11, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    0142426962
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0142426968
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"A good discussion starter for the beginning of the school year."--Booklist

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Kay Winters lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Renée Andriani was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She now lives in Leawood, Kansas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Illustrated edition (July 11, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142426962
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142426968
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 440L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.81 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.91 x 9.97 x 0.12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Renée Andriani

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    Thanks for stopping by! I am a full-time illustrator, doodler, humorist and cartoonist, and lover of dogs, hiking, gardening and some other stuff.

    Right about here is where I should write something super-amazing, like I was born in the Arctic and raised by polar bears – but the truth is I grew up in Connecticut with parents who let me play in the dirt and keep lots of pets. After getting a degree from Rhode Island School of Design, I was hired by Hallmark and relocated to Kansas City. After many years of drawing and writing funny stuff for Shoebox Greetings, I started working on art for children's books full-time.

    The main reason that you are able to see books I've illustrated here, along with lots of greeting cards in places like Hallmark stores and Walmart, is that I have had the good fortune to work with so many supremely talented people...I have the privilege of having some of the most brilliant, funny, amazing creative types you can imagine as lifelong friends. They always inspire and motivate me to bring my "A" game to everything I do. "You can't use up creativity; the more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou

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    Kay Winters

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    Did you ever wonder what would happen if you took the road less traveled by?

    This was a question I often asked myself.

    In 1992, I decided to head down a new highway.

    I left my lovely job in education and became a children's book author.

    Did I miss the children, teacher friends, Blue Cross and Blue Shield? You bet!

    But I wrote every day ( well almost), collected reams of rejections, and kept sending out manuscripts

    In August of 94, the first contract call came.

    Now 22 books later the days flash by with writing, researching, revising, submitting, rejections (Yes, published authors still get them), email, school visits, conference presentations, and book signings.

    My husband Earl encourages, edits, advises, takes pictures, helps with research , updates my website which he designed,and prints out maps to schools and bookstores.

    I love meeting my readers. And I look forward to hearing from you. Visit my website at wwwkaywinters.com

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The book is for small small children like preschool. It has nothing to do with the title and as I read the book, I noticed pages were stuck together at the bottom. I literally had to rip the pages apart to continue reading them. I’ll be returning the book. It contributes to ADHD in my opinion. Poorly written
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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes a great story time book
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
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PreK and starting school!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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Can't wait for school to begin so I can share this fun book with my kindergarten children!
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Annette Draper
5.0 out of 5 stars It encourages kids to make this a great and fantastic year
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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Way cute book to start the school year. It encourages kids to make this a great and fantastic year. In a new class room and with new students and a new teacher, we all have to adjust and make it the best year yet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great first day of school book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021
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Great read aloud for the first day and it lent itself beautifully for students to create their goals for the year!
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Marcella Darling
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice wish for the first day of school
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017
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This book will provide a good start to conversations with students about their hope and dreams and wishes for the future. It is a charming yet simple story about a teacher's love for the students.
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beachgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars love, love, love
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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I love, love, love this book! I will use it for grade 2 or 3 & then have students tell me what their wishes for the school year are. I do not think this would work for K because it is unlikely the students will be able to relate to all the wishes presented. This book can serve as the basis for several discussions, such as behavior, F vs NF, fear or worry about the new year, to name just a few. Hearing and reading student responses will enable me to learn about my students.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book to read at the beginning of a ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
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Great little book to read at the beginning of a school year. The story line is exciting with all the possible activities that can happen in a school year. The illustrator did a wonderful job helping to bring the story to life. I found the book to be a great source of conversation when talking about what the new school might look like with my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter who attends her preschool program three days a week.
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Aneeta
5.0 out of 5 stars FIRST GRADE TEACHER & STUDENTS LOVE THIS BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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Sent this book along with my first grade grandson (along with some goodies for the teacher to give the kids). Imagine my glee when my grandson told me about the "secret" project they would be working on this year! Read the book and find out--he is so happy--almost read the book back to me from his brain--he is SOOOO ready to tackle this theme. I can hardly wait to see what he picks!
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Angie
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2021
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My library students loved this book, and sharing what they wish for this school year. It is a great book to start off the year.
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C. HAWKINS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about hopes for the year
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2020
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This book fits well with one of our school values of hope. Really simple text easy enough for preschoolers. Lots of opportunities to talk about hopes and dreams so a great book to use at the beginning or end of a school year.
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lee-anne lenox
5.0 out of 5 stars We had a lot of fun with it
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2017
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We had a lot of fun with it! My Grade 5 students also wrote their hopes for the school year. One student wrote "I hope I can eat 100,000 chicken nuggets because sometimes I get really hungry." Great chance to practice sentence structure at the beginning of the year.
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Sarah Bruno
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2020
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Great book. Very cute and positive.
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Clarice Carlsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2014
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Cute.
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