capa-capa
Cover of On the First Day of Kindergarten

On the First Day of Kindergarten

Tish Rabe

Ready to read Ages 4–7 NYT Best Seller

Readers rate it 5.0 (1 on Hardcover)

Pages
32 pages
Published
2016

Content report card

What's inside

High confidence

Violence

Fighting, weapons, death

Language

Swearing, crude humor

Sexual content

Romance intensity, nudity

LGBTQ+ themes

Presence of characters or themes

Scary or mature

Horror, trauma, heavy themes

Substance use

Alcohol, drugs, smoking

What it offers

Positive messages

Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience

Positive role models

Characters who model good judgment and growth

Educational value

History, science, culture, how the world works

A note for parents

This is a cheerful, reassuring picture book specifically designed to ease kindergarten anxiety by highlighting fun classroom activities and new friendships. The adaptation of a familiar song structure makes it engaging and memorable for young children, while the positive portrayal of school helps normalize this major transition. There is no concerning content; the book focuses entirely on excitement, courage in facing new experiences, and the joy of learning alongside peers.

Analyzed by AI · 1 hour ago

Parent age guide

Is “On the First Day of Kindergarten” right for your kid?

Ready to read at any age.

Based on this book's content report card and typical guidance by age. You know your reader best.

For your family

Checking the fit for your readers…

Where to borrow

Checking free sources…

From the publisher

Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom. On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends... Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom. On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends to jumping rope in gym to riding the bus to school, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to. Even though saying good-bye to Mom and Dad is hard, when the school bus pulls up, it’s time to begin kindergarten fun. Tish Rabe is a seasoned children’s book author with over 160 titles, including ones for Sesame Street and Curious George, under her belt. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of Kindergarten. And don't miss the follow-up: On the First Day of First Grade!

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Kindergarten
  • Schools
  • Counting
  • Fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Kindergarten, fiction

ISBN 9780062348340 · HarperCollins