Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2002
Countdown to Kindergarten
By Alison McGhee, Harry Bliss (Illustrator)
A girl faces kindergarten jitters with strict rules and untied shoes. Can she find a way to cope?
32 pages· 655 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 446 ratings
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Summary: With kindergarten just days away, a young girl is anxious about strict rules she's heard from a first grader: no cats, no stuffed animals, and no asking for help. As she worries about untied shoes and other challenges, will she find a way to turn her fears into smiles? This charming tale explores the humor and heart of first-day jitters, offering a gentle reminder that sometimes, the scariest rules are meant to be broken.


