Ready for Kindergarten

by Bethany V. Freitas, Maja Andersen (Illustrator)

Overview

A reassuring and empowering book for all incoming kindergarteners, especially those who wonder: Am I ready? You are!

The unknown can be scary and the first day of school intimidating, for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and increasing excitement, Ready for Kindergarten is about all the things kids love to do that show they are ready to start school. Created in consultation with education experts, the book highlights skills that teachers will build upon in the classroom—like imaginative play, recognizing colors and shapes, and cooperating with friends—and encourages kids to enjoy and practice them. Look who is ready for kindergarten!

Ready for Kindergarten makes a perfect preschool graduation or back-to-school gift, and is an ideal summer read leading up to the big first day. With both cheerful reassurance and expert guidance, this book helps kids and their caregivers feel ready for anything! Backmatter includes tips from early childhood educators about kindergarten preparedness. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063321977
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/06/2023
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

"Buoyant and useful—for children, teachers, and parents alike." — Kirkus Reviews

"Whether read aloud in classrooms or shared at home, this is an enjoyable and helpful tool to promote kindergarten readiness in young children." — School Library Journal (starred review)

Chronological scenes feature figures of different abilities and skin tones as they awaken and dress, travel to school, and then enjoy an active day of play, preparing rising kindergartners to handily navigate the school year to come. — Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2023-03-29
You might be more prepared for the first day of school than you think!

How do you know when you—or your child—are ready for kindergarten? This upbeat book will tell you both, in specific detail. “Have you ever tried to point to your head, shoulders, knees, and toes?” Do you listen to, and tell, stories? Do you like to make art? Count steps or shoes? Do you love colors? Can you identify some shapes? Sing the alphabet song? Like active play? Know your name and can introduce yourself to others? You are ready—to learn, explore, try new things, and have fun! Bright yellow blocks of color offer a background for equally scintillating patches of vibrant primary blue, red, and green and touches of teal, maroon, pink, orange, purple, and more. The children have extra-large shining eyes and smiles and are diverse in skin tone. One child uses a wheelchair. The pages are crowded, but because the illustrations are shadowless and flat, like colored paper-collage, they are very legible. This book provides a great deal of joyous reassurance, especially for those who missed nursery or preschool and are new to school settings. Their caregivers get similar specific encouragement on preparing children for kindergarten in the final pages.

Buoyant and useful—for children, teachers, and parents alike. (Picture book. 4-6)

Kirkus Reviews