A Fine, Fine School

Tillie loves school. Mr. Keene, the principal, also loves school. What would happen if everyone went to school for even more time? Saturdays? Sundays? Holidays? Vacations? Think of all the learning that would happen--or so Mr. Keene thinks. Who will muster the courage to tell Mr. Keene that learning happens in different ways? Listeners will delight in the students' response to the ever-expanding school year as they listen and peruse the detailed illustrations. Illustrator Harry Bliss narrates a well-intentioned but clueless Mr. Keene and a gently persuasive student. Bliss's use of a megaphone, combined with the background sound effects of students and school sounds, provides just the right flavor. This is a fine, fine selection. A.R. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

January 5, 2004
"This timely story about extended schooling touches a nerve with a kindly delivery," said PW
in a starred review. Ages 4-8.