Kisses for Kindergarten

By Livingstone Crouse, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)

A girl skips kindergarten to learn from her puppy. Will she change her mind?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Stella Isabella Harden is convinced she doesn't need kindergarten, thanks to her puppy, Buster. As school looms, she plans a day of adventures with her furry friend, filled with play and stories. Each 'lesson' ends with a loving puppy kiss. But as the first day approaches, will Stella's heart lead her to the classroom or keep her with Buster? Discover the joys and dilemmas of growing up in this charming tale.

From the publisher

Join Stella Isabella Harden and her puppy Buster in this lyrical read-aloud and heartwarming story about the first day of kindergarten. Stella Isabella Harden contemplating kindergarten declared she didn’t have to go… because her puppy told her so. School is about to begin, and Stella Isabella Harden decides that kindergarten just isn’t for her. Instead, she decides to spend the day learning from her puppy named Buster. Together these two adventurers plan a day full of playtime, teatime, nap time, and story time. After every “lesson,” Stella gets the best reward: a kiss from her best friend and favorite puppy. But will she change her mind about kindergarten before the first day of school? Join Stella and Buster in this lyrical read-aloud and heartwarming story about growing up. 2017 Mom’s Choice Awards, Gold Award Recipient 2017 NAPPA Winner

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