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First Graders from Mars, Episode 1: Horus's Horrible Day Library Binding – February 1, 2002

by Shana Corey (Author), Mark Teague (Illustrator)

4.8 8 ratings

As the school year begins on Mars, Horus the Martian gets off to a rocky start, but soon discovers that first grade is not really as bad as he thought.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Demco Media (February 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0606215816
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0606215817
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches

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Shana Corey

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When I was little, I loved stories about olden-day girls--my favorites were Betsy-Tacy, All-of-a-Kind Family, Little House On the Prairie. Imagine my delight when I went to college and discovered that I could take ENTIRE classes on olden-day girls! I learned to call it women's history, but really--it was the exact same topic I'd been interested in since I was five. Now, I have the great pleasure and honor of editing books for children myself. I also write picture books, most of them true stories about brave women and girls in history. When I'm not writing or editing, I'm usually reading with my two little boys.For additional resources, including lesson plans, book lists, and information on school visits, check out www.shanacorey.com.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017

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My son really likes it and related to the story.

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Pamaloon

Very Funny from Patrick age 8

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2002

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I think this is a funny book. The aliens fly around in cups and have tenacles and all sorts of alien stuff that makes it fun to read. It's funny that they are aliens going to school. I hope she writes a Second Graders from Mars. And then Third Graders from Mars.

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Frank Murphy

Good, Wholesome, Martian Fun!!! and WEIRD!

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2001

First Graders From Mars is a super book for kids ages 4-8. It will become a staple for parents sending kids off to first grade and for first grade teachers welcoming Kindergarten graduates for the first time (Martiangarten Grads too!). Horus is a character who kids will quickly fall for...he's a kid through an through! Corey has crafted a fast-paced, easy-to-read story that gels!! It has lots of cool stuff (from a Martian girl who cries big blue tear drops out of her NOSE to a teacher who floats, has eyes in the back of her head, front, and SIDE!!!). Teague is a master and has brought the story to alien-life with bright, bold, alive illustrations. Watch this series ZOOOOOM up the bestseller lists!! Wow!!!! :)

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Becky B.

Get this for kids suffering from first-grade-itis or prepping for 1st grade

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017

Horus is crushed when he realizes how different 1st grade is from martiangarten. He doesn't want to go back, but an encounter with another horrified 1st grader helps both Horus and the new girl gather the courage to go to school.

A good one for kids suffering from firstgradeitis or for preparing kids for the differences between kindergarten and 1st grade.

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