Kim T. GriswellRecensioni

-pig wants to learn to read so he goes to school but is repeatedly told "No pigs in school"
-pig is excluded until he finds the supplies he needs and then is admitted into the class.

This story teaches children that going to school is more than just having materialistic things, such as a backpack or a lunchbox. Going to school means you need to have the drive and motivation to want to learn, or else it will be useless.
In this story Kim T. Griswell writes about a pig wanting to go to school with the other students. This book can be a writing model to show children that writing is as endless and infinite as numbers. That means that animals can possess human qualities, and there is nothing wrong with being creative. This story would be good with a regular boy or girl trying to go to school, but because it is a pig, it makes it that much more interesting.

Rufus Goes to School by Kim T. Griswell
In my opinion this is a great book. I really enjoyed this book because I found this to be very relatable to the children. This book would be a good choice to read on the first day of school. It was very descriptive and the illustrations matched the words and it was easy to follow along. This book was engaging because it was about a pig who wanted to go to school which doesn’t actually happen so it was interesting to read about. The characters were well developed throughout the story. This book was in both first person and third person point of view. At times the pig was in first person point of view then it changed to third person point of view. The illustrations were appropriate to the mood of the story, fits the written text. This story was well organized. This was a fiction story because it was about a pig going to school and communicating with humans.

This is a story about a little pig who wants to go to school to learn to read this favorite book. When he gets to the school he tells the principal he's ready for school, the principal tells him no pigs, so he goes home and brings his lunch, but still it's a no. Then a blanket, and so on, bringing other things he needs for school. Finally he brings the book and tells the principal he wants to learn to read, and then the principal says ok. I liked this book. Its a good book to start the reading session for the year.

A fine follow-up to Rufus Goes to School and Rufus Goes to Sea. In this outing, Rufus goes into space to find more stories. He confronts obstacles - an authority figure who tells him pigs behave badly and he doesn't have "the right stuff" - but once again, his love of books (and his literacy skills) get him where he wants to go. (And a bit of diversity - Commander Luna is a black woman.)

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Re-read August 2019½

Rufus wants to be a pirate more than anything. He finally conveniences the captain and all the mates what a good pirate he can be. He also shares with them how we can all go on adventures everyday through READING.

Rufus Leroy Williams III really, really wants to go to school, and he is ready! But he has to fight his way in against a principal who says that pigs don't belong in school. What ultimately wins Rufus a spot is his favorite book and his desire to learn to read it. Illustrations are precise, whimsical, realistic, colorful without being super-saturated or overwhelming; there's good detail if you look for it, plenty going on on each page. More Rufus books, please!

Perfect for a pirate or a pig themed story time. Great illustrations and a simple, but fun story line.

Summary: Rufus Leroy Williams III wants to go to school to learn how to read his favorite book. He gets himself a backpack and goes to school but because he is a pig he fails to convince Principal Lipid to let him come to school. Rufus then acquires a lunchbox and a blanket to prove he is ready, but Mr. Lipid does not budge. Rufus then pulls out his favorite book and tells the Principal he wants to learn to read and will not cause a pig ruckus. That convinced the principal to let him start school where he was able to learn which he loved.

Personal Response: This is a funny and cute book that tells a story about a pig that wants to go to school to learn how to read. It is illustrated with humorous illustrations where the readers can follow both the actions of the characters as well as the thoughts of the Principal.

Curriculum Connection:
This is a great book to read for Pre-K and Kindergarten students at the beginning of the year. It can encourage discussions about what they want to learn in school, what they like about school. In Language Arts, the students could write a list of things they would take to school. A science connection can be made through a study on pigs.

This is a good book for younger ages. The story is about a pig who so badly wants to go to school. The principal will not allow him to enroll until he shows that he really wants to learn. This book is great for the first day of school to get the students excited.

Rufus Goes to School is a charming tale of a pig who wants nothing more than to attend school. Rufus relentlessly tries to convince Principal Lipid to allow him to enroll in school, each time getting rejected. He tries to prepare for school by bringing a backpack, lunchbox , and blanket for nap time, but it isn't until he shows he has a motivation to learn that the principal allows him to come to school. This is great "First Day of School" read-aloud, filled with humor, colorful illustrations, and an overarching theme of perseverance. Teachers can use this text to show students of the importance of having a thirst for knowledge and of never giving up.½

This is a cute story book about a little pig, Rufus, who desperately wants to attend school, but unfortunately cannot enter because of the principal. He tries over and over again, and at the end the principal finally lets him in when he proclaims that he has a need to learn. The overall theme is never giving up and education is the key. One can use this literary text for the first day of school to remind children that education is all about learning and never giving up! It can be used for any grade level.

This story is absolutely adorable! I consider this a must have classic for any young aged children on the first day of school. Rufus is a pig who wants to desperately go to school to learn and he is denied over and over again by the principle, even though he promises to be good and not misbehave like all his piggy friends do. Rufus never gives up and by the end of the story all is well and the principle finally lets Rufus go to school. This book can easily be tied into activities with your kids, such as asking them about how they prepared for the first day of school and all of the things they want to learn about while being at school.

This book revolves around the idea of a Pig named Rufus who has a goal to go to school. Although not allowed in school at first, Rufus does not give up. This book is a perfect icebreaker book for students and could be used as a read aloud for the first day of school. Its Theme, can be taught to children as "never giving up" or, if students are old enough, "perseverance" can be stressed. Teachers could also incorporate a writing activity about what it means to try and never give up.

rufus gets ready to go to school but every time he does the principal says he is not ready for school so rufus decides to go get new materials to be ready for school (book bag, lunch box, blanket for nap time). finally they let him come to school and he loves it.
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“Rufus Goes to School” is a story about a small pig who wants to learn to read so he sets forth for school. When he arrives he is persistently told by the principal that pigs are not allowed in school for a variety of heinous reasons. Finally, on his third try to convince the principal, Rufus is able to begin school because he shows the principal his book that he brought to school. He does so and learns to read his favorite book. The big idea behind this story is that books open new worlds for students and that’s why it’s important to learn to read. In my opinion, I found this book to be a great read. I see it best suited for younger audiences; students between 1st to 2nd grade are ideal. Firstly, the illustrations in this book are very eye catching with their bright colors, full pages, and detailed depictions of the story line. On the first page of the story, readers are greeted by a two page spread illustration of a group of pink pigs playing basketball on in front of a red barn, while Rufus the pig reads a book on a log off to the side among green pastures and fence line. This alone is enough to capture the attention of readers and pull them into the text. Once pulled into the text readers are introduced to well scripted characters; these include Rufus Leroy Williams III, Principal Lipid, and the principal’s secretary. The author focuses the story line around these 3 characters, helping to keep the simplicity of the story’s plot. In addition, the author used rather creative names in my opinion that would be entertaining for a child to say. Personally, I think the name Rufus Leroy Williams III is beyond original and worth every letter to write! Lastly, the humorous and imaginative tone of the book contributed to my enjoyment of the book. The author was able to create a story in which a pig goes to school, and in doing so is seen in a variety of humorous situations. For example, when the principal is naming the reasons the pig can’t attend school he says “’Because pigs track mud in the halls… they turn their drawings into airplanes… they play leapfrog in class… and they start food fights in the cafeteria.’” The visuals in addition to the text create a entertaining atmosphere for both reader and listener.

Excellent read-aloud - you get to use a pirate voice!

When Rufus finds school closed for the summer, he knows just what he'll do - become a pirate! But despite the "Pyrate Wanted" sign on a ship at the harbor, he can't figure out what kind of pirate Captain Wibblyshins is looking for. Eventually, it's Rufus's love of books and reading that wins him permission to join the crew and find the treasure (more books, of course!).

Fantasy book about a pig who wants to go to school.

The overall message of this book is that when someone comes to school, they should be ready to learn.
I thought this book was quite adorable. I enjoyed the plot of this book very much. I loved how the main character, Rufus, a pig, wants to go to school so badly that he consistently asks despite being told that pigs do not belong in school. I also enjoyed the sections of the book that describes all the things that are not allowed to be done in school: turn drawings into airplanes, play leapfrog in class, and food fights in the cafeteria. It was also interesting to see that ending of the story. Rufus was only allowed in school once he shows the principle that he really has a desire to learn, not just materials such as a lunchbox or a book-bag.
I also enjoyed the character Rufus. Despite his simplistic thinking, he was quite a character to read about. All Rufus wants to do is go to school, so he decides to go to school. As simple as that, which I think is quite a concept. Rufus went after what he wanted and despite being told time and time again that he couldn’t have want he wanted, he continued to try. Also it was adorable to see that Rufus believed that an individual needed things such as a bookbag, lunch box, or a blanket to be in school.

Summary
Rufus wanted to learn to read. He decided he would go to school to learn how to read his favorite book. When he went to school the principle said pigs were not allowed. Rufus told the principle he would be good but the principle refused. After any attempts the principle decided Rufus could go to school to learn how to read.

Personal Reaction
When I was young I hated going to school. My mom would drag me to school and I would cry. I would work on my homework at my grandparent’s house and beg my grandpa to homeschool me. Now that I am grown I realize how much I liked school. I thought it was awful at the time but going to school brings back some of the best memories.

Extension Ideas:
1.The students can draw a picture of their favorite thing to do at school.
2.The students can bring their favorite book to read and they can share it with the class.
3.The students can write a book of their favorite animal going to school.