Joan Rankin

Genre
Picture books for children
Stories in rhyme
Subject
Alligators
Bogs
Counting
Frogs
Insects
Marshes
Numbers
Swamps

Great rhythm and a funny story.

The main character of this story, Haybillybun, is like most kids who are new to starting school. Starting school can be very difficult for some kids and I believe this is probably a great book for those kids who are nervous about starting school. This book can show the kid that they are many others who are just like them and they'll enjoy making new friends. It's also great to see that Joan Rankin not only wrote but illustrated the book as well.

The first day of school ignites fear, dread, and excitement in adults and children alike. This is a story about a mother and son who must both embrace the distance that will be placed between them when the little boy goes off to school. It also deals with the insecurities children face when beginning school, or a switching to a new school. "Will I be accepted?" is always the biggest worry, and this story attempts to put those fears to rest.