Back-to-School Rules

By Laurie Friedman and Teresa Murfin

School's in session! When it comes to surviving school, Percy's at the head of the class.

If you can follow his ten simple rules, making the grade will be a piece of cake (and school will be a lot of fun). But there's more to school than showing up on time and staying awake in class. If you have any doubts, Percy also shows exactly what not to do.

• No spitballs!
• No running in the halls!
• No bouncing off the ceiling!
No crazy scheming!

See what other trouble—and tips—Percy has in mind!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing
• Release date: Jan 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781541528536

Laurie Friedman

Laurie Friedman is the author of the popular Mallory series, The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair series, and many award-winning picture books. She lives in Florida.

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Reviews for Back-to-School Rules

[mrsbond_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I love the quirky illustrations -- it looks like a fun school day! But the text, oh the text. Page after page of no, no and no. The rules are negative - don't do this, don't do that. Instead of being endearing or silly, it feels heavy and sad. Not the feeling I want to share with students at the start of school!

[eburggraf_2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good for first day of class to introduce rules and what the class rules should be.

[sullywriter_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Another entertaining read aloud for back to school.

[showmegirl · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Title: Back-to-School RulesAuthor: Laurie B. FriedmanRating: 2.5 starsPercy might be a fun loving guy, but his back-to-school rules are a major downer for a first day at school. I liked the idea of this book, but the rules were all about 'do not' do this and 'do not' do that.I liked the colorful illustrations and the way the type was presented. I think as far as text is concerned, presenting them this way makes the best sense. Fun, eye appealing and lighthearted. However, as a girly girl, I am seriously going to fight the whole 'no glitter in your hair' thing.

[amieg_7 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Percy Isaac Gifford is ready to tell us his rules for going back-to-school. Only his rules tell us what NOT to do in school. Percy gives the reader his ten simple rules for going back to school and assures us that if these rules are followed, the act of going back-to-school will be a success.Friedman’s delightful book gives children a fun heads-up as to what NOT to do when they are in school. Paired with Murfin’s colorful illustrations, Friedman’s rhythmic prose tells every child the best way to survive middle school. The rules are fun and interesting, while actually accurately depicting rules that teacher’s would appreciate students following, such as “Don’t sing too loud or stare” or my favorite rule, “Don’t slither on the floor!” A great must-read for those children entering school and feeling a little bit nervous, this book will definitely lighten the mood!