The Night Before Kindergarten (Paperback)

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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Product Description
'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.

Product Details

• 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

By A Customer

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.

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 (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.

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.