Jake's 100th Day of School - by Lester L Laminack (Paperback)

About the Book

Jake is so excited about his 100th Day of School, he runs to catch the school bus without his project, but fortunately, with the help of his principal, Jake is able to find a perfect substitute for his project.

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the 100th Day of School with this kid--and teacher--favorite from award-winning author Lester Laminack!

Jake and his fellow students are getting ready for a celebration. Tomorrow is the 100th day of school and everyone is going to share their collections of 100 things. The day of the celebration arrives, but Jake forgets the 100 family pictures he has glued into a special memory book at home. Disaster!

But thanks to Jake's ingenuity and the sensitivity of his principal, Jake does have a collection to display that day... and something special to share with the class on the 101st day of school.

Lester Laminack's charming, relatable story shines a light on this milestone day celebrated by schools everywhere. Judy Love's joyful illustrations capture the excitement of Jake's diverse school community.

Review Quotes

"Love's richly realistic, abundantly detailed pencil, ink, and watercolor illustrations spill across the pages, picturing African American Jake and his multicultural class relishing the excitement and chaos of the day. Kids will want to bring in their own 100th-day collections."--Booklist

"Love's energetic ink-and-watercolor illustrations feature and ethnically diverse classroom with lots of whimsical details."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators in addition to his picture books, and he is a sought-after speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina.

Judy Love is the illustrator of several picture books as well as adult nonfiction and poetry. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in North Carolina.