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Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? Hardcover – June 22, 2010

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Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Grade Level: Preschool - 3
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Balzer & Bray; 1 edition (June 22, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 006176275X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061762758
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsEven more lovable than Snuffleupagus
By Brimful Curiosities on September 10, 2010
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A big, backpack wearing buffalo makes his way to kindergarten for the very first time, walking hand-in-hand with his friend, a little girl in pigtails. His teacher looks slightly worried about her newest bovine student, but buffalo eventually wins her over along with his classmates. Even though he is shy at first and looks different from everyone else, he tries to do his very best. No, he doesn't exactly fit in -- he eats the schools flowers, smashes a little chair, gets carried away painting, and regurgitates his food (ew!) -- but he is a good role model otherwise. Buffalo follows all those important rules of kindergarten like caring and sharing and teaches his classmates that "everyone's special in his or her own way."

What I love about this book is the lighthearted tone and the creative text. It's only natural that some kids will be a little anxious on the first day of school, but Vernick cleverly uses a hilarious and big character to help alleviate their fears. Obviously a buffalo could never attend school, yet Vernick makes it seem that it really could happen, especially since the book addresses the reader personally. This out-of-place character grabs your attention and makes his way into your heart.

Jennewein's illustrative style pairs wonderfully with Vernick's story. He uses a black caran d'ache pencil to create a crayon outline look that's perfect for a book about kindergarten. With muted, soft colors and effective use of white space, the layout of the book is crisp and clean. And, I adore how the comical characters make you smile. I mean, just look at that buffalo -- isn't he the cutest, cuddliest, big and lumbering animal you've ever seen? In my book, he's right up there with the lovable Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street! The page where the buffalo is finger painting always makes my daughter laugh, but I think one of the funniest illustrations is on the title page -- the buffalo is head-butting the bus.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful children's book!
By Linda Joplin on June 24, 2010
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If you have a child ready for kindergarten in the next few years, you should check out this book! It touches on all the jitters that young children have when they start school, and the illustrations are amusing and heart-warming! Great children's book!
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5.0 out of 5 starsEvery Kindergarten Class Should Have This
By MommaTex on February 8, 2013
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This is such a FUN book! My oldest son is getting ready to start school and he has some valid concerns. Some of them are addressed in this book. The buffalo provides a comical way of looking at some of these concerns. My son especially enjoys reading the part about the buffalo trying to use scissors. Roars of laughter every time we read it!
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5.0 out of 5 starsTimely and Adorable
By Tony McManus on July 2, 2010
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With two little ones headed for kg, this book was an adorable and timely addition to our bedtime reading ritual. Aimed at allaying the fears of pre-schoolers making the big step up, I found it was every bit as comforting for me!
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5.0 out of 5 starsIs Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?
By Amy Hill Hearth on June 29, 2010
Format: Hardcover
I love this book. It's playful and charming. A great way to open a discussion with your little ones about what to expect in kindergarten. I plan to buy it for all of the "graduating" pre-schoolers in my extended family.
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5.0 out of 5 starsDelightful picture book!
By BermudaOnion VINE VOICE on July 10, 2010
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If you know a little one getting ready to start school, you definitely need to check out Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick. This adorable book explores some of the fears a youngster might face before beginning school and lets them know that it's not always easy to start something new.

This picture book shows pre-schoolers that they don't need to know how to do everything before they start school, because they're going to school to learn new skills and improve some others. They'll also see that it's okay to get messy or frustrated. The best part of the book, though, is that it tells pre-schoolers that "everyone's special in his or her own way."

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? has delightful illustrations by Daniel Jennewein. The buffalo is as cute as he can be and I'm happy to see the students in the book are diverse. I love flipping through this book just to look at the wonderful pictures!

I recommend Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? as a gift or an addition to your own pre-schooler's library.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEveryone's special in his or her own way
By J.Prather TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on September 6, 2010
Format: Hardcover
Even Buffaloes can go to kindergarten. Sure, they might not know how to use scissors yet, might find it hard to make friends or be an extremely messy painter, but that's okay! Everyone's special in his or her own way. That's the main message of this very funny book that will not only do a great job of easing those pre-kindergarten jitters, but also bring on the big laughs even if kindergarten is still a year or two away. The illustrations are very funny - the picture of the buffalo trying to use scissors is the best! The text stays firmly planted on the funny side of things, delivering it's gentle message that kindergarten is a great place, but not sacrificing any of the jokes that really make this story flow. From buffalo's struggles with the no grazing rule to the end where the buffalo now doesn't want to leave, this book is a treat for back to school time or anytime! Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for easing kindergarten nerves
By CLC on August 1, 2012
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We LOVE this book! My daughter is really nervous about starting kindergarten. I wanted a book that would get her excited about school and perhaps touched on the fact that it's ok/normal to be nervous, but didn't make nerves the main focus of the story. She's mostly nervous about leaving home all day, so she doesn't need a book that introduces new worries. We have a few books that fit the bill, but this is one of our favorites. The kids in the book are all excited and happy to be there, but the buffalo is a bit nervous. His owner reassures him and, by the end, he doesn't want to leave. It's great because it's a silly story that also manages to be very reassuring.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome

This is the absolute best children's book we have ever read!!!

Published 5 months ago by Noel H.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great story

Published 15 months ago by Laurie Stricker
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

great way to lighten the mood for my daughter who was nervous about kindergarten.

Published 16 months ago by natsmomma
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Very pleased with the book and its timely arrival. This is a great book for kindergarteners!!

Published 18 months ago by marcy jahr
5.0 out of 5 starsSimply perfect...

This is a FANTASTIC first day of kinder book... My class thoroughly enjoyed... I recommend for teachers and parents alike...

Published 19 months ago by Patricia Zamora
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Cute and age appropriate for my grandson

Published 21 months ago by Joanne Kitz
5.0 out of 5 starsKinder fun!

This is the cutest, silliest and funniest book about going to kinder ever! I teach a "Get Ready for kinder" class every summer and this book hands down is the favorite. Read more

Published on July 21, 2012 by Dionne
5.0 out of 5 starsIs Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?

I wish this book had been available in my day. I was one of those kids who was scared to go to kindergarten. Read more

Published on March 13, 2012 by Amy Hearth
5.0 out of 5 starsOne of our favorites!!!

This is one of our favorite books of all time. I think I may have to send a copy to all of our friends' kids entering preschool. Fantastic!!

Published on February 23, 2012 by SJMom
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful picture book

As a children's author myself, I know how hard it is to write a great picture book. And I read hundreds of children's books as part of my job as a writer. Read more

Published on November 27, 2011 by Carol Ekster

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