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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The King of Kindergarten
By Derrick Barnes, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Illustrator)
Part of the King of Kindergarten series
A child prepares for their first day of kindergarten.
32 pages· 554 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On his first day of kindergarten, a young boy feels like royalty, ready to conquer new adventures. With a crown of confidence, he dives into a world of new friends and experiences. Will his enthusiasm carry him through this exciting milestone? Join him as he navigates a day filled with challenges and triumphs, eager to share his journey with his proud parents. This heartwarming tale promises to inspire and reassure young readers embarking on their own school adventures.
From the publisher
A New York Times betseller!
A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.
The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head–like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone–and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He’s dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can’t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can’t wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements–and then wake up to start another day.
Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes’s empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s illustrations exude joy.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 554
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD720L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
5.0
“May help a little one understand what will happen on their first day of school.”
The Notorious RAD
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 504031
Publication
- Published
- July 2, 2019
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781524740740
- LCCN
- 2018-022832
- OCLC
- 1099594617
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