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The Night Before Preschool Paperback – Picture Book, May 12, 2011

by Natasha Wing (Author), Amy Wummer (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,031 ratings
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It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Night Before
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    8.06 x 0.09 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
  7. Publication date
    May 12, 2011
  8. ISBN-10
    0448454513
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0448454511
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4.8 out of 5 stars
3,031 global ratings

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Customers find the book cute, colorful, and cute. They also describe the story as lovely, familiar, and easy to read. Readers say the book is good for starting conversations about school anxiety and normalizing the emotional complexity of a child's experience. They mention it's fun and keeps them engaged.

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64 customers mention "Cute book"64 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, fun, and colorful. They say it's a precious story with cute pictures and good illustrations.

"Cute story! My child loves this book! Good quality and adorable pictures!" Read more

"...The book it’s super cute." Read more

"...The illustrations are cute and the rhyming text is fun...." Read more

"...very cute!" Read more

32 customers mention "Story quality"29 positive3 negative

Customers find the story lovely, cute, and familiar. They say it's a great story to introduce school to their soon-to-be preschooler. Readers also mention the story is relatable.

"Cute story! My child loves this book! Good quality and adorable pictures!" Read more

"...They love it to. It’s super cute and very relatable for any toddler going to preschool...." Read more

"Ordered this for my 4-year old who starts preschool soon. It's a cute story and written well." Read more

"...The series of books for other grades are great as well. Cute story and message about being kind to the new kid in class and new friendship...." Read more

29 customers mention "Ease of conversation"26 positive3 negative

Customers find the book good for starting conversations about school anxiety. They say it does a good job of normalizing the emotional complexity of a child's experience during this huge transition. Readers also mention it makes them feel ready for school and helps ease their troubles and worries about starting pre-K.

"...nervous the night before his first day and this book was a fun way to calm his nerves to get him ready! very cute!" Read more

"This is cute, I love the themes. Nervousness, insecurity, kindness and compassion...." Read more

"...It helped open up the discussion of school and what to expect. Would recommend." Read more

"...through some of the common fears about preschool, but presents them in a comforting manner...." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They also say the rhyming text is fun and the book explains preschool in a sweet way.

"...The illustrations are cute and the rhyming text is fun...." Read more

"This book is easy for a toddler to follow and not get bored...." Read more

"...It's a cute story and written well." Read more

"...Its a great way to calm your kiddos fears(and maybe your own) easy read, love it!" Read more

7 customers mention "Fun"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun and cute. They say it keeps toddlers engaged and doesn't get boring.

"Great fun -- extra fun for those who know the "twas the night before Christmas" story!..." Read more

"...Super cute and fun and encouraging." Read more

"This book is easy for a toddler to follow and not get bored...." Read more

"Teaches children not to worry about going to school . It’s fun and shows all the things kids can do .." Read more

4 customers mention "Gift value"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a nice gift.

"...Perfect gift from grandparents." Read more

"Very nice gift for my granddaughter entering preschool at our church." Read more

"Perfect back to school gift. Love it." Read more

"Perfect gift for my granddaughter!..." Read more

6 customers mention "Uplifting message"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the uplifting message of the book. Some mention it's encouraging and great, while others say it doesn't make them excited or want to read it to their kids.

"...Super cute and fun and encouraging." Read more

"...Its very old timer feel. The story does not make me excited or want to read it to my kids." Read more

"...34;Maisy goes to preschool" is a much better book and very positive if you're looking for something else." Read more

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Nice book!
This book is a great purchase for kids who are going to preschool. The shipping was fast and the quality of the book is really nice.
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Justin
5.0 out of 5 stars Growing up
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
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Cute story! My child loves this book! Good quality and adorable pictures!
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LadyB.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great treasure keepsake
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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I love this book. My son started TK and this was his milestone gift. I love the book, he loved it, and inside the cover I wrote him a note for years down the road to go back an read how excited I was for him to start his new journey in life. The book it’s super cute.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Children's Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
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Great Grandsons (two little boys) will really enjoy this book.
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Sarah Milles
5.0 out of 5 stars I cried
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
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This book is a must read before your little guy or gal goes off to preschool. I teared up as he sat entranced in the reading.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Preschool here my daughter comes
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
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My daughter loves this book
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CherylA
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for starting conversation about school anxiety...and fun rhymes/illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016
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Great fun -- extra fun for those who know the "twas the night before Christmas" story! This actually gets 4.5 stars from me because I love everything about it except that it can serve as one of those books that makes kids who weren't thinking about being nervous or worried about pre-school ...well... a bit nervous and worried (?)

The illustrations are cute and the rhyming text is fun. My 3.5yo was off to preschool the day after reading this and I asked him which kid on the page he identified with and he did pick the boy the story is about -- the one who is scared. I know my son doesn't like new things (more so than even most kids) so I was find with this book. But if your child is not one to worry over preschool don't get it.

Also, I do feel the examples it gave about what would happen in school were quite contemporary. If I recall correctly, there was even a decent amount of diversity in skin tones, hair colors, names, etc. And a male pre-school teacher ... which my son has, so yay!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book to help your toddler get ready for preschool
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
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This is a great book for any parent. He was trying to get there prepared for the preschool transition.
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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for kiddos going to school for the first time!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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bought this for my son going to preschool! he was a little nervous the night before his first day and this book was a fun way to calm his nerves to get him ready! very cute!
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Natou Kahn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality book
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2022
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Bought for my 3 year old nephew who was going to start preschool. Nice way to introduce what the experience would possibly be like. Made the transition to preschool a little easier.
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SjanUK
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Amazon Seller. Exactly as expected.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023
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Excellent Amazon Seller. Exactly as expected.
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Caroline Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Great info before sending your child off to pre schoolgood book
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2021
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Good book
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Jennifer A Radomski
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2017
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I love this book. Got it for my daughter before she started preschool to help alleviate her worries. It rhymes and is a very cute book.
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VirginiA
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to start the conversation about pre-school
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2018
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My daughter really likes it.
Good book to start the conversation about pre-school.
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