Winnie & Waldorf: Disobedience School

PreS-Gr 1—In this follow-up to Winnie & Waldorf, the child discovers that her dog has chewed up some toys and books and enrolls him in Winnie's Disobedience School. While there, Waldorf leans everything there is to learn from the perspective of a young child. Thus, lessons involve finding a cubby for his belongings and singing the ABCs, as well as all of the finer points of nap time. When it is time for gym class, Waldorf saves another "student" from running into the street by playing fetch. After a long, action-packed day teaching, Winnie must herself head to bed for her own visit to school the next day. The story is full of positive messages for children who may be anxious or worried about starting school. It's also a playful and warmhearted tale about a girl and her dog. The simple plot and short sentences make it a good segue for newer readers into larger picture books. The watercolor illustrations are cute and cuddly.