My School Stinks! book cover
Pre K - 3

My School Stinks!

By Becky Scharnhorst

Illustrator: Julia Patton

“Just might convince complaining children that their school isn’t so bad after all.”–Kirkus reviews
 
A hilarious back-to-school story told through journal entries about a boy who finds himself at a new school where the other students are REAL animals. Perfect for fans of Ryan T. Higgins’s We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and Elise Parsley’s If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!

Dear Diary,

Today is the first day at my new school and I think there’s been a mistake. My desk mate stinks, my locker buddy bites, and my teacher is unbearable! I told Mom my classmates are WILD ANIMALS but she said all little kids are wild animals. I think I’m going to be sick tomorrow.

Celebrate back to school (and even calm some back-to-school nerves) with this clever and funny story about a boy who accidentally winds up at a school for animals, but soon realizes friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species. A great read for kindergarten through second grade!
 
Praise for My School Stinks!:
 
“Along with being a good choice for children anxious about their own upcoming “first day,” this offers a nifty exercise in reading between the lines.”–Booklist
 
“An encouraging new-kid narrative told from an entertaining perspective.” —Publishers Weekly
 

State Awards

Recommended reading lists from your state's teacher or librarian associations!
  • Pennsylvania
    • Keystone to Reading Book Award
  • Arizona
    • Grand Canyon Reader Award, 2024

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