Off to Kindergarten
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$836
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.

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32 pages· 350 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD500L
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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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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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