I Am too Absolutely Small for School

Child, Lauren. 2004. I am too absolutely small for school. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press

Lola can think of all kinds of reasons why she doesn't want to go to school for the first time: she's too small, she doesn't have time, she doesn't really need to learn to count or learn to read. Her older brother finally is able to help Lola see the advantages of going to school. After all, she might need to be able to "read to an ogre, count up elephants or send notes to the North Pole". And most of all, she might need to go so her invisible friend, Soren Lorenson won't be all by himself. This is a wonderful mixed media illustrated picture book. Child uses photographs, drawings and fabric to create a treat for children's eyes. The illustrations are as creative as the excuses Lola uses for not wanting to go to school. Using different type fonts, sometimes setting sentences in circles, the books shows the creative skill of this well-known author/illustrator. This book is recommended for PreK to 2nd grade.