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Teacher： Chong Ting Yan |
| Author： Anne Civardi |
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| Summary： This book is about the twins, Percy and Polly, who have their first day at school. They go to the same school with their neighbor, Millie. Polly is a bit shy at the beginning but they are all busy on the first day. They paint, draw, read, dress-up and make things with clay. They also sing, eat, drink and play in the playground. Percy, Polly and Millie always find something fun to play with. They all enjoy the school day. They are happy as they have made a lot of new friends. |
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| Comment： This book is about the first school day of three kids. It is especially suitable for the Primary One students as it describes how fun school life is. Moreover, the book shows the junior students it is normal to be little shy and nervous in a new environment. They can learn and grow with their classmates gradually. The humorous illustrations showing happy school life and the simple text enable slightly older children to read the book for themselves. Three simple questions and answers 1.What pets does Millie have? (A cat and a dog.) P.2 2.Who is shy at first? (Polly) P.5 3.What is Millie playing with? (An insect) P.13 |
