The Night Before Kindergarten

By: Natasha Wing

Summary:

There is a lot to do to get ready for Kindergarten, and lots of big feelings to (and not just the kids!). With the cadence of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas we have a story that explains it all.

Reader Enjoyment Factors:

The rhyming story helps kids understand what Kindergarten is about, describes feelings (Mom and Dad's too, not just theirs), and gives them a fun way to put together the get-ready steps of the morning process.

Content Awareness Factors:

None.

Little Kid Reaction

Our child liked the story and recognized things that go into getting reading for school.

Big Kid Reaction

We shared this book with our child the night before Kindergarten. Mom found it fun, soothing and reassuring. Dad thought it was silly. Our child was up and ready with a positive outlook that day, which couldn't be beat!

Type of Book:
This rhyming picture book covers all of the things that are part of going to Kindergarten.

Reading Level:
3.7

Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
5 to 8

Recommended Age To Read Together:
4 to 6

Age of child:
Read with child nearly 6 years old.

Purchase Recommendation:
Borrow, at least. This may not be a book that has a long shelf-life, but it is a fun read that will reassure children about school ... particularly those first couple days.

Title	The Night Before Kindergarten
About
Author	Natasha Wing
Publisher	Grosset & Dunlap, Imprint Penguin Random House © 2001
Illustrators	Julie Durrell
ISBN	0448425009
Material	Paperback
Cost	$3.99