Kindergarten Hat

Written by Janet Lawler · Illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez

A nervous kindergartener must overcome fears and salvage a ruined gift on his first day.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 101 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Carlos, new in town and anxious about starting kindergarten, fears getting lost and making friends. A letter from his teacher offers comfort, but when his carefully chosen gift is ruined, Carlos must find a way to turn his day around. Can he overcome his fears and make a memorable first impression?

From the publisher

Carlos Abredo is scared to start kindergarten, but a special teacher with an amazing hat helps give him the confidence to start the school year with a smile.

Carlos Abredo loves building forts, playing soccer, vrooming cars, and gardening. But after moving to a new town, he’s nervous to start his first day of kindergarten. What if the bus gets lost? What if he can’t make friends? What if he can’t find his teacher?! Starting school can be intimidating for anyone, but when you’re also the new kid, it can be downright scary.

When Carlos gets a letter from his new teacher, he starts to feel a little better. He picks out a gift for her, and after a much-needed hug from Mom, he sets off for his first day. But when his present is accidentally ruined, will Carlos be able to salvage his first day of school?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about social themes Books about new experiences Books about the first day of school Books about multicultural Books about diversity

What readers & critics say

Reviews

“The story is brief, but there is much to love here, with its reassuring message that will encourage both enthusiastic and worried first-time students. A practically perfect first-experience story, especially for anxious hearts and gentle spirits.”

Kirkus

Critic · Starred review

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