On the First Day of Kindergarten
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

On the First Day of Kindergarten

By Tish Rabe, Laura Hughes (Illustrator)

Discover the excitement of kindergarten's first day, where new adventures await beyond the school bus.

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32 pages· 479 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Embark on the first day of kindergarten, where every moment is a new adventure. From making friends to gym class thrills, the day is filled with exciting firsts. Saying goodbye to parents is tough, but the school bus ride promises fun and discovery. Will the classroom live up to its cool reputation? Dive into this delightful twist on a classic tale and find out!

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Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom.On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends to jumping rope in gym to riding the bus to school, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to.Even though saying good-bye to Mom and Dad is hard, when the school bus pulls up, it’s time to begin kindergarten fun.Share at home along with such books as Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten and Kindergarten, Here I Come!Tish Rabe is a seasoned children’s book author with over 160 titles, including ones for Sesame Street and Curious George, under her belt. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of Kindergarten.And don’t miss the follow-up: On the First Day of First Grade!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
479
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about schoolBooks about counting and numbersBooks about social themesBooks about first concepts
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Published
June 21, 2016
Publisher
HarperCollins
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062348340

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