READY FOR KINDERGARTEN

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.