La escuela de Elizabeti 
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrated by Christy Hale
9781600602351
It’s the first day of school and Elizabeti can hardly wait. She puts on her new uniform and feels her shiny shoes. School must surely be a very special place!
Shortly after arriving at school, however, Elizabeti begins to miss her family. What if Mama needs help cleaning the rice? What if her baby sister wants to play? What if her little brother wants to go for a walk? But soon Elizabeti is making friends and learning her lessons. Best of all, she shares her experiences with her family that evening — and can apply what she has learned right away.
In La escuela de Elizabeti, translated from Elizabeti's School, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child’s emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.
- Awards
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Children's Books of the Year
Bank Street College Children's Book Committee
- Interest Level
- Grades K - 2
- Reading Level
- Grades K - 2
- Themes
- African/African American Interest, Education, Games & Toys, Sharing & Giving, Siblings
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen has won numerous awards for her Elizabeti series (see full list to the right). A native of Wisconsin, Stuve-Bodeen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania. She now lives in La Center, Washington, with her husband, a park ranger, and their two children. To find out more about Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, visit her Web site: www.rockforadoll.com
Christy Hale has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Elizabeti’s Doll, its two sequels, and Sky Dancers, all published by Lee & Low Books. The East-West House: Noguchi’s Childhood in Japan marks Hale’s debut as a picture book author. She is also an art educator and has introduced young readers to the lives and works of many artists through Instructor magazine’s Masterpiece of the Month feature and accompanying workshops. Hale lives with her husband and their daughter in Palo Alto, California. She can be found online at christyhale.com.
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