 Loading... | Hip, Hip, Hooray! Every Day Is A Holiday! (My Weird School Special) Author: Gutman, Dan | |
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Summary:
When the president of the Board of Education cancels all school holidays at Ella Mentry School, A.J. and the gang will have to work with the teachers to figure out what weird-but-real holidays they can observe.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (+) (12/06/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/06/2024 Gr 1–5—The newest addition to the "My Weird School Special" series finds A.J. and his friends experiencing a year without school holidays. Dr. Carbles, president of the Board of Education, decides children of Ella Mentry School need to be in school every day except weekends—no winter break, no spring break, and especially no summer vacation. A.J. and his friends are sad until their media specialist, Mrs. Roopy, has an idea prompted by Andrea's mention of Penguin Awareness Day. Mrs. Roopy has the students research what holiday is celebrated each day of the year, and they celebrate all those "weird" holidays. At the end of the year, the Board of Education, led by the real Ella Mentry herself, returns the usual holidays to the school schedule. A.J. and his friends are excited but also reflect on how the experiment had taught them that there are lots of amazing things to celebrate. Funny situations and A.J.'s running commentary about each will ensure engagement among readers. The story has weird students, wacky teachers, and fantastical situations in an elementary school setting, but the values of learning, supporting friends, and caring for the school and environment are also present. A calendar of weird holidays at the back of the book might prompt readers to find new ways to celebrate. VERDICT Humorous, relatable elementary school situations make this a perfect suggestion for a reluctant reader.—Jane Scott - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
