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by Marc Brown Most preschoolers and beginning readers will recognize D.W., Arthur’s younger sister. Arthur is an aardvark with many problems. He solves them with his friend, Buster, and is tormented by his little sister, D.W., who never fails to tell Arthur what she thinks. This is Marc Brown’s first book to focus on D.W. D.W. is a sassy, opinionated little girl, who has no qualms about speaking her mind. This book introduces the young reader to preschool, an important rite of passage for many children. As D.W. calmly tells it, preschool is fun and exciting. She takes you through a typical day, starting at home and ending with walking home with her mother. The text is usually limited to a few sentences per two page spread and is easy to understand. The artwork is placed on two pages per idea or event. This enables the young reader to scan the picture and see what D. W. is talking about, and also to explore her preschool. This gives the parent an opportunity to point out different areas in the classroom as well as the actions of other students. Although the main characters are cartoon-like animals with human characteristics, the message is clear that preschool is not something to be afraid of, but a place to have fun, meet with your friends and learn. The artwork is bright and colorful - done in pen, pencil, and markers. The animals are a diverse lot, yet they get along well, with the exception of the twin boys. This is a good book to introduce young children to preschool as well as to the Arthur series. You can also watch Arthur on PBS. |
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D.W.’s Guide to Preschool