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When your child comes home from school feeling bored, frustrated, or just needs a good laugh, reach for this book. What a Day It Was at School! is a collection of hilarious poems by the master of children's verse, Jack Prelutsky. It perfectly captures the silly, strange, and sometimes stressful moments of a typical school day, from wrestling with a messy locker to daydreaming in class. The poems validate a child's feelings of joy, curiosity, and even annoyance, normalizing the ups and downs of school life. Ideal for ages 6 to 10, it's a fantastic tool for reluctant readers and a fun way to build vocabulary while sharing a giggle about the shared experience of school.