After the Bell Rings

Poems About After-School Time

Illustrated by Paul Meisel
$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
On sale Feb 24, 2015 | 9780698401785
Age 6-9 years
Reading Level: Lexile NP
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
Fresh, funny, and full of verve and variety, this clever book of 22 illustrated poems about school captures what kids love to do when class lets out. 

“Finally….
     Finally….
        Finally….
     BRINNNNNG!
That wonderful bell begins to ring. “

Everyone knows that the best part of the school day is the moment it ends! After school, kids can hang out with their friends, play video games, attend music lessons, avoid chores, practice sports, do homework...well, maybe that last part isn't so great, but the rest is a blast!
"Smart and sassy poems and accessible illustrations combine for an engaging, humorous package." --Kirkus Reviews

"
The eye-catching artwork done in acrylic, gouache, and colored pencil is sure to appeal to many readers along with the humor, rhyme, and universal topics." --SLJ

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Fresh, funny, and full of verve and variety, this clever book of 22 illustrated poems about school captures what kids love to do when class lets out. 

“Finally….
     Finally….
        Finally….
     BRINNNNNG!
That wonderful bell begins to ring. “

Everyone knows that the best part of the school day is the moment it ends! After school, kids can hang out with their friends, play video games, attend music lessons, avoid chores, practice sports, do homework...well, maybe that last part isn't so great, but the rest is a blast!

Praise

"Smart and sassy poems and accessible illustrations combine for an engaging, humorous package." --Kirkus Reviews

"
The eye-catching artwork done in acrylic, gouache, and colored pencil is sure to appeal to many readers along with the humor, rhyme, and universal topics." --SLJ