"Almost Late to School: And More School Poems" by Carol Diggory Shields is a delightful collection of humorous and relatable poems that capture the everyday experiences of school life. Through playful language and vivid imagery, Shields explores the joys, challenges, and quirks of being a student. From the rush of getting to school on time to the fun of recess and the complexities of friendships, each poem showcases the ups and downs of school days. This engaging anthology is perfect for young readers, inviting them to reflect on their own school experiences while enjoying lighthearted verses that celebrate the excitement of learning. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten+.

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Dutton Books .

Carol Diggory Shields is a poet, a humorist, and a librarian -- the perfect qualifications for reducing immense bodies of knowledge into a very few lines of extremely funny verse. Grateful teachers and students can direct fan letters to her in Salinas, Cal Paul Meisel has illustrated many books for children, including Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?, Energy Makes Things Happen, and What Happens to Our Trash? in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Newtown, Connecticut.