“WE DON‘T EAT OUR CLASSMATES! Please spit them out at once!”
“WE DON‘T EAT OUR CLASSMATES! Please spit them out at once!”
In We Don't Eat Our Classmates, Penelope Rex, a young dinosaur, eagerly starts school, but her excitement turns to confusion when her classmates turn out to be... lunch! Through vibrant illustrations and humor, this delightful tale explores themes of empathy, acceptance, and the challenges of making friends. Join Penelope on her hilarious journey to discover the importance of kindness and understanding in building friendships!
pickWe Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins is a whimsical picture book that follows Penelope Rex, a dinosaur navigating school and friendship. The vibrant, bold illustrations bring humor and emotion, contrasting Penelope‘s playful ferocity with her human classmates. The story delivers a heartfelt message about empathy, kindness, and embracing differences, making it both entertaining and meaningful for young readers.
pickThis is a classic! I love the question Penelope has at the start: how many teeth will her classmates have? Is that foreshadowing? It seems too obvious. Like "Where are you going with that axe?". What's the literary device? Maybe it's just foreshadowing, but I think it needs more E.B. White significance.
“The glasses were so glittery, the quarters were so shiny, and the purse played such nice music, not to mention how excellent it was for storing school supplies.”
This story would be great to use for discussing consequences for unexpected behaviors at school and moving forward. I might use this story if a student is upset about “getting in trouble.”
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Published 1996
This book is about a little girl, Lilly, who loves her purple plastic purse but gets it taken away at school. The vibrant illustrations are engaging to children and make the story more fun to read. There are many details in the pictures that enhance what is being described in the narration. The themes of following rules and accepting consequences are important and relatable for young readers.
“Once Penelope found out what it was like to be someone‘s snack, she lost her appetite for children.”
This story can be used in the classroom for a variety of activities such as creative writing where students write the story from the perspective of another student or theme discussion. This is a funny book that would be good to introduce a discussion about classroom rules.
pickThis is a humorous and heartwarming story about Penelope Rex, a young T-Rex who starts her first day at school only to find out the other students are children. The vibrant illustrations complement the humor and message of the story, which reminds kids and adults alike about the importance of being yourself while also being kind and respectful to others.
