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by Natasha Wing (Illustrator), Julie Durrell (Illustrator) "'Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared, kids were excited and a little bit scared..." (more)
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'Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared,
kids were excited,
and a little bit scared.

It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all-saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.

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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap; First Scholastic Printing edition (July 9, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0448425009
  • ISBN-13: 978-0448425009
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice beginning..., September 11, 2001
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I like the way the book begins, with children thinking and wondering about kindergarten, the night before school begins. But the book then turns to the mommies and daddies, who stand crying at the door on the first day of kindergarten. I didn't really want to give my daughter any ideas, as she was already a nervous wreck. The teacher assures the parents that everything will be fine, but I really didn't like this part of the book at all.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars For Children and Adults, September 14, 2005
By Joshua Koppel (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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I have seen many stories about children going off to school for the first time but this one has a surprising difference that really sets it apart from the others.

The poem begins on the night before kindergarten with children and parents getting ready for the big day. Then the day arrives and we see children and parents as they prepare, go to, and arrive at school. There is much said about a lack of napping places that does not match my children's experiences. But then we see how the parents are saddened by leaving their kids behind. The resourceful teacher manages to find a quick solution and all ends happily.

The first day of school can be hard for children and adults alike. This is the first book I have come across that deals with the excitement and hesitancies on this special day. A very fun book for parent and child.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute and Clever, August 31, 2001
By Estelle O'Connell (Rochester, New York United States) - See all my reviews
I bought this book for my granddaughter and for a friend's child who is entering kindergarten. Loved the idea of making children aware that this is a big step for them but somewhat bitter-sweet for their parents. Mentioned leaving their baby things behind as they go into the big school world. Pictures were very up to date--clothes, backpacks, school supplies. Very well done. I would extend the age range for appropriate readership through kindergarten age and not limit it to preschool.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book!
My daughter will be starting kindergarten this fall and I got her this book for her birthday. She loves it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. White

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for our pre-K graduate!
Our soon to be kindergartener loves this book and often asks it to be read to her. It's a really cute story with fun illustrations.
Published 12 months ago by Kelly M. Barbazette

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection (With a Twist!)
This will be a favorite storybook for younger children preparing for the first day at school! All over the town, there are children tossing and turning in their beds, worried... Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Arena

5.0 out of 5 stars The Night Before Kindergarten
This was a GREAT book for children starting Kindergarten. My daughter was wondering why all the parents were crying at the end of the book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Hopkins

2.0 out of 5 stars Portrays Kindergarten as a scary place
I do not recommend because it essentially presupposes that kindergarten is a scary place and that you only need to overcome your fears when entering this frightening place... Read more
Published 22 months ago by bobo

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Encouragement for Parents & Kids!
This was supposed to be a gift for a friend's birthday party which became a second gift and of course one for my very own little girl who will be entering kindergarten now in a... Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Serrantonio

5.0 out of 5 stars If only I had these books when my children...
Another book my granddaughter loved. She starts Kindergarden this week and I bought all these books several months ago to prepare her. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sharon Sanderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute!
This book was really cute, both my kindergartner and I loved it. We've read it several times now, and I'm sure my other little one will love it when its her time.
Published on January 30, 2007 by C. Carter

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to help your new kindergartner adjust
I bought this for my daughter the month before she started kindergarten and I think it helped ease some nerves about what to expect at "big kids school". Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by DNapo

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book
I bought this for my son. He was a little nervous about starting Kindergarten, but this book was so cute it put all his fears to rest. Read more
Published on November 3, 2006 by Mom in the Grove

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