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Starting Kindergarten Calm first day jitters with one of these great picture books! |
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Kindergarten : Where Kindness Matters Every Day by Vera AhiyyaLeo, a quiet kid who is not ready for his first day of kindergarten, ends up having a great day when he makes a kindness pledge and discovers he knows a lot about being kind to others.
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The King of Kindergarten by Derrick BarnesInstilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.
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Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten by Toni BuzzeoWearing her super-hero cape to the first day of kindergarten, where she searches for adventure in every moment and puts her own spin on the teacher's rules, Annie finds a way to use her exuberance to help two lost classmates.
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Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! by Nancy L. CarlsonHenry the mouse faces his first day of kindergarten, and despite his fears about not being ready for a busy day of stories, learning, singing, and making new friends, he soon discovers how fun it will be.
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Twindergarten by Nikki EhrlichStruggling with first-day-of-school jitters, twins Dax and Zoe wonder what to expect in kindergarten classrooms where they will be separated for the first time, an adventure marked by surprises and discoveries.
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Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School! by Carrie FinisonDetermined not to be the last student to arrive on the first day of school, Little Tortoise is overtaken by Cheetah, Llama and a snail on a scooter, but the timely arrival of Mr. Sloth changes everything.
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Ready for kindergarten by Bethany V. FreitasWith each spread featuring a different kid-friendly, kindergarten-ready activity, this picture book, written in a call-and-response format, follows a diverse cast of soon-to-be kindergartners as they get ready for their first day of school.
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Planet Kindergarten by Sue Ganz-SchmittA daring young hero navigates the unknown reaches of Planet Kindergarten, inviting youngsters to join him as he launches into a strange new world of alien inhabitants, unfamiliar gear and astounding experiences.
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A Place Called Kindergarten by Jessica HarperWondering why their friend Tommy has not come to the barn at his usual time, the animals become alarmed when the dog tells them that he has gone to a place called "Kindergarten."
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Kindergarten Countdown by Anna Jane HaysSuper excited about starting school in one week's time, a little girl counts down the days in her own special way.
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Off to Kindergarten by Tony JohnstonEnergetic text and vibrant watercolor illustrations combine to follow a little boy, who, on his first day of kindergarten, thinks he needs to bring a pillow, cookies, milk, paints, and his swings with him until his mother tells him he only needs to bring one thing--himself!
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Kindergarten Hat by Janet LawlerA little boy who loves building forts, playing soccer and watching racecars moves to a new community and starts his first day of kindergarten while worrying about getting lost, meeting new friends and making a good impression on his teacher.
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Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan LondonAlthough his mother worries about her son as he prepares to go to his first day of school, Froggy is not the least bit afraid and happily marches off to face his new adventure.
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Kindergarten Is Cool! by Linda Elovitz MarshallAn energetic rhyming story, designed to reassure preschoolers about their first day of kindergarten, celebrates milestones-from getting dressed in school clothes and carrying a lunchbox, to participating in full-filled group activities and making new friends.
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Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGheeAfter hearing about all the horrors of school from a first grader, a little girl decides that school is not for her and has to find a way out as the first day of school draws ever closer.
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The Kissing Hand by Audrey PennWhen Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
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Kindergarten Diary by Antoinette PortisAnnalina's diary entries reflect her feelings and experiences as she goes from being afraid to go to kindergarten to loving it during her first month of school.
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Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne F. RockwellTim visits the classroom where he will attend kindergarten the following fall and finds out what is in store for him.
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Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten by Laura Purdie SalasFeeling very nervous about starting kittygarten, Clover Kitty, a little cat with a sensory-sensitive disorder, finds her new classroom intimidatingly loud, bright and crowded, before a classmate’s offer of friendship encourages Clover to give school another chance.
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Super Saurus Saves Kindergarten by Deborah UnderwoodArnold, who is nervous about his first day of kindergarten, transforms himself into Super Saurus to face what turns out to be not so frightening, after all.
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Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey VernickAlthough kindergarten provides unique challenges for a young buffalo, he learns that one who follows the rules and tries his best will get along fine.
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My Kindergarten by Rosemary WellsThrough a month-by-month review of a year in kindergarten, Emily shares the stories of the many happy experiences she has at her school with her new classmates, including first day introductions, a review of the changing seasons, learning how to read a map, and taking a special field trip to the local library.
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Tom Goes to Kindergarten by Margaret WildWhen Tom arrives for his first day of kindergarten, he realizes that he doesn't want his parents to leave, so Daddy, Mommy, and Baby stay with him and have a rollicking good time, but when they want to come back, Tom's teacher tells them kindergarten is only for children!
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Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten! by Hyewon YumWhen his mother expresses anxiety over his upcoming entry into kindergarten, an enthusiastic youngster offers reassurances about the exciting new things and people he expects to encounter.
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953
(631) 924-6400
longwoodlibrary.org |
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