Books with title Off To Kindergarten

In a moving retelling of Hansel and Gretel, a woman is murdered during a terrorist attack, leaving her three sons into the care of their grandmother, Lilli. As the four prepare to celebrate Christmas without her, they are drawn into a rich, resonant world of memory, where Lilli must confront the horrors of the Nazi persecution she managed to survive. After losing her entire family in the Holocaust, it is this final death – that of her daughter – that allows Lilli to finally live again. By reaching out to a new generation, sharing with them her artistic vision of everyone she loved, she is able to forge a shared path toward peace and reconciliation.

A hilarious Step 2 reader about starting at a new school!David is the new kid at school, and is worried about fitting in. Steve is NOT worried about fitting in, and tells David, "Just do what I do and you will be great!" But when David listens a little too well, Steve has a bona fide copycat on his hands!Join the brothers from How Not to Start Third Grade, How Not to Babysit Your Brother, and How Not to Run for Class President for a new adventure...from younger brother Steve's perspective! Zany antics and plot twists will feel relatable and fun in this hilarious reader. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Leaving pre-school for kindergarten can be a scary undertaking for any child. Fortunately, young Billy has a wise and caring mother who helps him see the ‘growing’ possibilities of this next step. Yes, he finds that there are many ways to grow than just ‘taller.”This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

In one modest volume, a kindergartner can experience--and re-experiance--a whole year's worth of new skills and exciting school adventures with Emily and her friends, including learning the alphabet, drawing a map, counting to ten, telling the time and temperature, visiting the library for the first time, voting and more. Even better, young eager students will enjoy bringing the thrills of their classroom home to share with the family. Organized into monthly segments, and accompanied by bright, appealing artwork, this one-of-a-kind complete kindergarten book offers parents, teachers, and children a special way to share the most important school year in a child's life.

Reading to a child is one of the great pleasures of life, for parents and grandparents and children alike. This delightful story by acclaimed author Luke Hayes will always be on hand to make bedtime or any time a special time. Luke specializes in creating stories that set fire to kids’ imaginations. This is a book for sharing, one that children will ask to hear you read again and again.Karen brings home a feisty little kitten from the shelter and names it Kiki. At first, Kiki is afraid of everything, especially Karen's old cat, Mr. Keene. But she grows used to her new home and is soon getting into all kinds of mischief.When Karen goes to her first day of kindergarten, she has to leave Kiki behind. At school, she feels nervous and alone, just the way her kitten did. But she soon finds that school can be great fun.Kiki would love to go to kindergarten, too. She soon comes up with a way for doing so. Her plan turns into a real adventure, so that afterward everyone knows Kiki as the KINDERGARTEN KITTEN.This is a wonderful story for cat lovers and for young children heading off to school.AUTHORLuke Hayes is a well-known author of children’s books, including the popular Olive the Duck series, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS FOR KIDS, and CLASSIC SNOW WHITE. He writes charming, memorable stories for young readers. He lives and works in upstate New York, where he lives with his family and two cats. Find out more at LukeHayes.org.

It was August, and Red was thrilled about the first day of school, and nervous as she boarded the yellow school bus into the unknown. What would this new adventure bring? Join Red as she experiences her exciting first week, and meets her teacher Mrs. Bloom and her new friend Violet. She draws pictures, colors apples, and creates patterns; kindergarten is amazing! Includes a Monday through Friday activity section for the kids, too, so they can follow Red along her path. “Laura has used her experience as a teacher to write a book that will resonate with kindergarten students everywhere. A wonderful read aloud, artfully packed with learning opportunities for both math and literacy. A must-buy book to have in your school library!”—Carol Ann M. McCarthy, M.A.T. Reading Specialist “Laura did it again! She took us on a journey through Red’s first day of kindergarten as though we were there with her. Laura has a unique way of bringing her characters to life and creating a connection to real life. Red Goes to Kindergarten is a must-read on the first day of kindergarten class!”—Michelle Alkhatib, Principal, Manara Academy

We're kindergarten kids! That's who we are!Keep your eyes on us. We're going far!Kindergarten is so much fun! There's singing, dancing, and show-and-tell. There are lively times to play with friends, and quiet times to look at books or put together a puzzle.You'll find your favorite activities here, and more: Do the popcorn hop; go on a letter hunt; solve Halloween riddles; or find Mr. Wig, the missing guinea pig.Oops! Did you make a mistake? Don't worry, we all do -- even teachers! Does a puzzle seem too hard? Don't give up. Keep trying! Is your tooth loose? Did it fall out? Hooray!Cheerful rhymes, bright colors, and friendly children energize the pages of this action-packed collection of poems about kindergarten days. Come join the fun!