Natalie: School's First Day of Me

I love the Natalie series. I was first introduced to this series because of this book and eagerly look forward to sharing the rest of the series with my twin daughters. Natalie is an adorable 5 year old and she is just about to go "kinder-garden" and while she is perplexed that there isn't a "garden" in Kinder-garden...she is excited about her new journey. Along with her best friend and her mom...she is able to conquer, enjoy and learn all about the adventures of becoming a "big" girl and going to school. My twins absolutely ate up this book. There are a few pictures but it is not a picture book so it was a wonderful way for them to stretch their imaginations and hone their listening skills sothat they would be able to really understand Natalie's adventures. I love the way that the author, Dandi Daley Mackall, truly uses 5-year old language to express Natalie's speech. Once you begin reading the book...it is so easy to visualize Natalie and her surroundings. Natalie is any little inquisitive 5 year old you will meet. She is adventurous, nervous, talkative, fun and mostimportantly inquisitive. With all my heart I believe then when the author can create a visual image in your mind easily they have succeeded in creating a dynamic character...and Natalie is all dynamo!Natalie: School's First Day of Me (That's Nat!)

This is the book you want to read to your school kids--and to your children who aren't there yet. Fun and quirky, poignant and real.