Reading Journal: Stuart Goes To School

Stuart Goes To School by Sara Pennypacker, Illustrated by Martin Matje

Though this book, I could better understand my son’s first day of starting a new grade and also be reminded of my own schooldays. The main character in this book, Stuart, is so cute. When his mother prepared his new clothes for his first day of second grade, he was worried with several funny imaginations. By mistake, he wears only his underwear with his feather cape. The picture of this scene made me laugh so much. Besides, there are several fun scenes in this story and every page’s illustration brings more fun to the story. I think every student might be nervous like Stuart on their first day of school, and the author has a good grip on children’s situations and thoughts. I also believe that when students read this book, they could know they are not only one who is worried before the first day of school.