When school days roll around again, this is the perfect collection to get children back in the mood. Written by acclaimed poet Marilyn Singer,First Food Fight This Fallserves up a heaping helping of wit and humor. Each short, appealing verse is told in the voice of one or more of the pupils. Together, they paint a funny and touching picture of everyday life in the classroom: the friendly feuds, sandwich trades, field trips, science fair; the subjects kids like, the ones they don't, their troubles and triumphs. Artist Sachiko Yoshikawa's lively and engaging illustrationswhich feature collage and mixed-media techniquesadd to the delight, from her first picture of a school bus decked with a "Yay! First Day!" banner to the sunshine-filled final day of the year.