School Days: Rufus and Friends    by Iza Trapani Order:  USA  Can Charlesbridge, 2010 (2010) Hardcover, Softcover     Reviewed by Bob Walch It may be a raining, but when Rufus and his canine classmates file off the big yellow school bus and march into Ms. Schnickle's classroom, they are in for a day of fun activities. Fourteen traditional poems are matched to the puppies' school tasks, that range from reading and math to band and art. Favorites - from If You're Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands and One, Two, Buckle My Shoe to The Ants Go Marching In and There Was A Little Girl - invite young readers to join with the characters in the book reading aloud the funny verses. Besides exploring the sounds and rhythms that can make language so much fun, the colorful, humorous illustrations that capture all the school day activities make this a picture book with a two-fold punch. It's perfect for child participation and there's lots of action for the youngster to scrutinize. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews