I Know What You Do When I Go To School

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REVIEWS

“This creative book reminds the reader of the wonder and curiosity of childhood. The book is funny and heartwarming; all children and parents would enjoy it!”

–7th Grade Educator & School Counselor

“I Know What You Do When I Go to School is heartfelt, hilarious, and packed with personality. And knowing it all came from the mind and pen of a first grader? That just makes it unforgettable.”

–Outstanding Creator Awards (Read the full review by clicking the image below.)

Readers’ Favorite – Five Star Review, Mini-Critique and Press Release

I Know What You Do When I Go to School is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Siona Talekar. The story follows a young girl who humorously imagines what her mother is doing while she is at school. As the girl tackles challenging math questions and discusses her weekend during a morning meeting, she envisions her mother having a fantastic time in her absence. In her imagination, her mother is enjoying delicious food, watching movies, and relaxing throughout the day. The girl pictures her mother dancing, attending birthday parties, playing with animals in the jungle, and sliding down a gigantic water slide. This leads her to wonder: Is her mother truly having the time of her life while she struggles at school, or is it all just a product of her imagination?

I Know What You Do When I Go to School is a delightful story that captures children's curiosity and their amusing misconceptions about their parents' daily activities. It is sure to make readers laugh and encourages children to appreciate their parents' busy lives, as well as the fun of imagining what others might be doing when they are apart. The book features hilarious puns and includes fun activities, such as activity charts that can be filled in with family and friends. Additionally, it offers interview questions and a list of vocabulary words that children can learn from the story. Siona Talekar's storytelling is engaging and filled with whimsical elements that children will find entertaining and relatable. She also conveys an important message about healthy eating and maintaining a balanced diet, encouraging readers to substitute unhealthy snacks with nutritious options. The colorful illustrations perfectly complement the story and add humor to the narrative. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend adding it to your children's library. It is both an entertaining read and a great resource for teaching imagination and healthy eating habits.

– Five Star Review - Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite

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Seventh-grade author and illustrator Siona Talekar delights young readers and grown-ups alike with her debut picture book, "I Know What You Do When I Go to School." Told through the imaginative eyes of a first grader, this story takes a playful look at what kids think their moms might be up to once the school bell rings.

From cotton candy and water ice lunches to playing tag with a unicorn and dragon, the book captures the wild guesses and loving admiration that only a child’s mind could produce. Each page bursts with colorful, hand-drawn illustrations that perfectly match the voice of the narrator. The drawings have a charming, homemade quality that adds to the overall reading experience.

What makes this book special is knowing it comes from the creative mind of a middle schooler. Siona demonstrates an impressive understanding of how young children see the world and shares it with humor and heart. Parents will smile knowingly, and kids will giggle as they recognize their own flights of fancy in the story.

Ideal for classroom story time or Mother's Day reading at home, “I Know What You Do When I Go to School” is a sweet and loving tribute to moms—and a wonderful example of what young authors can achieve.

– Five Star Review - Marc de Jong, Teacher

Synopsis: "I Know What You Do When I Go to School" is a playful yet heartfelt children's picture book that explores a child's imagination and how they perceive their parents' daily lives.

Originally created when Siona Talekar was just seven years old, "I Know What You Do When I Go to School" is a whimsical and heartfelt story that captures a child's perspective on what their mother does while they're away.

The young narrator imagines her mother indulging in chocolate cake, watching movies, and enjoying a carefree day. However, the reality is quite different -- her mom is actually a pediatric oncologist, working hard to care for children battling cancer.

Now at age thirteen, Siona has refined the book's illustrations and storytelling, creating a beautiful celebration of creativity, family, and love.

Critique: Clearly, young 13 year old author/illustrator Siona Talekar has a great gift for storytelling. An impressively original, wonderfully fun, and truly fascinating read from cover to cover, this edition of "I Know What You Do When I Go to School" from Story Monsters Press is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, Kindergarten, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4-9.

– Children's Bookwatch

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