
Written & illustrated by Hyewon Yum
A child reassures his anxious mother on his first day of kindergarten.
On his first day of kindergarten, a young boy finds himself comforting his nervous mother instead of the other way around. As he steps into the world of big-kid school, he must convince her that everything will be okay. Will his confidence be enough to ease her worries? This charming tale flips the usual roles, exploring the emotions of a milestone day with playful simplicity. Discover how a child's courage can bring comfort in unexpected ways.
It’s a child’s first day of kindergarten, but who is worried about all the new people and the different things he’ll meet–the child? No! The mother. In a refreshing reversal of roles, the child takes it upon himself to comfort and reassure his mother that everything will be fine, she’ll get used to him going to big-kid school, and yes, he is ready for the first day of kindergarten. Utterly charming in its simplicity, Yum playfully uses size and color to reveal emotions of this milestone beginning.Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten! is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2012
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