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Count along with twenty young students from nineteen different homes as they get ready for their first day of kindergarten.
Alarm clocks go off and students all over town wake up and get ready for their big day. Some feel eager, others are nervous, and a few are even grumpy! But they all get dressed, eat breakfast, pack backpacks, and make their way to school, where they will meet their new teacher and become a wonderful new class. Boni Ashburn’s snappy rhyming text and Kimberly Gee’s adorable and diverse group of children make this a great pick for little ones getting ready for their first day of school.
About the Author
Boni Ashburn has lived in Connecticut, Ohio, Illinois, and Colorado, but now lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She is the author of Hush, Little Dragon, Over At The Castle, I Had A Favorite Dress, and several other books for children.
Alarm clocks go off and students all over town wake up and get ready for their big day. Some feel eager, others are nervous, and a few are even grumpy! But they all get dressed, eat breakfast, pack backpacks, and make their way to school, where they will meet their new teacher and become a wonderful new class. Boni Ashburn’s snappy rhyming text and Kimberly Gee’s adorable and diverse group of children make this a great pick for little ones getting ready for their first day of school.
About the Author
Boni Ashburn has lived in Connecticut, Ohio, Illinois, and Colorado, but now lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She is the author of Hush, Little Dragon, Over At The Castle, I Had A Favorite Dress, and several other books for children.
Industry Reviews
An original take on the first-day-of-school theme follows the 20 students thatmake up the titular kindergarten class as they get ready in the morning. Ashburn and Gee do their best to be inclusive in every way—from the kids' skintones, ethnicities, and hairstyles to their personalities and behaviors."Four are eager, up since dawn. / Three just sit / and yawn / and yawn. /Some are grumpy. / Some keep sleeping. / They don't hear the clockbeep-beep-ing!" Some laugh, some cry. Some have prepared ahead of time,with clothes laid out or new shoes or a new backpack, while others spend time looking for things or make do with hand-me-downs. Two fashionistas dress to the nines, while four wear shirts their moms picked out. From day-old underwear and nonmatching socks to an accident with a breakfast plate, forgetting to brush,and issues with younger siblings, Ashburn isn't afraid to confront mishaps head-on. But after some almost miss the bus, a few get rides, and others walkto school, they all end up together in front of a welcoming teacher. Gee's delightful tots are done in pencil and colored digitally, with a watercolor look. She captures each personality, and readers are sure to find at least one kid with whom they can identify. A reassuring peek that will assuage children's fears about their own first days and their classmates. (Picture book. 4-7)
ISBN: 9781442422483
ISBN-10: 1442422483
Published: 1st December 2016
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 40
Audience: Children
For Ages: 4+ years old
For Grades: P - 3
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 30.48 x 22.86 x 0.51
Weight (kg): 0.5
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