On the Last Day of School, Maggie C. Rudd
On the Last Day of School, Maggie C. Rudd
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On the Last Day of School

Author: Maggie C. Rudd

Narrator: Tara Novie

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/25/2025

Synopsis

On the Last Day of School features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

For fans of All Are Welcome and Remarkably You, this is a joyful audiobook that celebrates the triumphs of the school year and the wistful feeling of it ending.

Before the final bell rings, there's excitement in the air – but it's bittersweet, too. You'll laugh and cry, play and learn, and remember all the special moments with your friends and teachers. On the Last Day of School is a reminder to celebrate where you started and where you're going next.

Cheers to a school year you’ll never forget.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

About Maggie C. Rudd

Maggie C. Rudd is the author of I'll Hold Your Hand, On the Fourth of July, On the Days After Christmas, On the Last Day of School and the middle grade novel, How To Stay Invisible. When she isn't writing, she is teaching high school, making forts, or outside getting muddy with her kids. She lives in rural North Carolina with her family.

About Taia Morley

Taia Morley is an author, illustrator, and designer based in Minnesota. Her children’s publishing work includes On the Last Day of School, Wake Up Color Pup, Ho Ho Homework by Mylisa Larsen, and other delightful books. When not at the drawing board, Taia might be on her bike packed with sketchbook and snacks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on December 18, 2024

On The Last Day Of School, written by Maggie C. Rudd and read by Tara Novie, is a great book for young readers. This book talks about children as they experience their last day of school, how they look back at how they have grown through the year, and look forward to the summer and their future time......more

Goodreads review by Lois on February 05, 2025

This is a high-quality audiobook production with a musical soundtrack, classroom, playground, and traffic noises with voice narration by Tara Novie. The music is light, engaging, and doesn't detract from the narration of the story. Tara's voice held a lot of emotion and excitement, which really appe......more

Goodreads review by Kris on March 18, 2025

What a fun way to relive the last day of school. Starting from the time you get up out of bed, to getting to the bus stop and the sounds of the bus. This audiobook was so much fun to listen to and to discuss later with my granddaughter who is seven. She related to the last day of school with her own......more

Goodreads review by Catarina on January 07, 2025

The narrator did such a beautiful job, however the best part of this audiobook was the background noises and truly making you feel like you're immersed in the last day of school. Feels like it was written by a teacher because it has the perspective of the student, but a reminder of the teachers bein......more

Goodreads review by TheRetiredSchoolLibrarian on May 15, 2025

Brief summary: Students reflect on their progress from the beginning to the end of the school year before heading home for the summer. Comments: This could be shared as a read-aloud towards the end of the school year. It can prompt a discussion where students compare what they could do at the beginni......more

Quotes

"Kids who haven’t yet experienced the last day of school will appreciate a glimpse at what they might expect, while more seasoned children will enjoy looking back on hugs and field days past. Morley’s soft-hued illustrations depict a loving, diverse community. An upbeat tribute to the culmination of a busy school year." —Kirkus

"A fine read-aloud choice when the occasion arises." —Booklist

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