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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Off to Kindergarten
Written by Tony Johnston · Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
A child's first day of school turns into a whimsical adventure with an unexpected packing list.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
32 pages· 350 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Bill is ready for kindergarten, but his packing list is anything but ordinary. From a bear to a sandbox, his imaginative preparations reveal his first-day jitters and hopes. Will he fit everything in? Discover how Bill's creativity transforms a simple school day into an unforgettable adventure, filled with humor and heart.
From the publisher
Award-winning author Tony Johnston and illustrator Melissa Sweet create a joyful story about the first day of kindergarten! “I’m off to kindergarten now.I’d better take my bear.He likes to sit beside me soI’ll take a little chair. . . .” So begins the long list of things Bill absolutely needs for his first day of school. Along with his pillow and some cookies, he also plans on bringing his sandbox, some digging moles, and a moving truck! A touching story of first-day jitters and hopes, Tony Johnston’s rhyming text is paired with Melissa Sweet’s delightful illustrations!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 350
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD500L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 115652
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Cartwheel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439730907
- LCCN
- 2006023429
- OCLC
- 71368835
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