Books For Kids!

Title: Smartypants (Pete in School)
Author: Maira KAlman
The bio in the back of the book says:
     Maira Kalman is an author of 12 childrens books, she lives in New York City, and it goes on to list the awards she has recieved.

The cover of the book is a picture of a dog sitting at a school desk; the colors are all very bright and vibrant.

38 pages.
Characters:
Poppy Wise
Mookie
Pete
Uncle Rocky
Doreen Parsley
Butch BArker
Judy
Miss HoneyBee
Milton
Mr. Grompi Spitzer
Miss Magma
Miss Lulu Crumple
Mr. Moosebrugger
Mr. Dividar Divecky

The setting is what seems to be an elementary school.
Summary:
      Poppy Wise is the main character. She doesnt like school very much, but when her trouble maker of a dog comes to school, it becomes the best day ever.

Have animals as characters? yes
Use rhyme? no
teach a lesson? yes
have monsters or creatures? No
have kids as characters? yes
adults as charcters? yes
humor? yes
illustrations? yes
color? yes
actual photos? no
sentimental/lovey tone? yes
lots of words per page? yes
one word or phrase repeated? no
Favorite Sentence:
     "Obviously you do not expect me to be a sentient being, biut emerically speaking, you cannot deny that I am speaking."

I think this book would best suit ages 7-10 because there are challenging parts, but the storyline still seems geared towards young children.

  I probably would have liked this book as a kid because it is funny and interesting.