This poem, based on Clement Moore's "The Night Before Christmas," features kids preparing for their very first day of school by packing supplies, posing for pictures--and eventually saying goodbye to Mom and Dad.
Book Synopsis
'Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared, kids were excited, and a little bit scared. It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all--saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.
About The Author
Natasha Wing was born in Milford, Connecticut in 1960. At the age of 20 she moved to Arizona where she finished college at Arizona State University in 1982 with a B.S. in Advertising. In 1988 she married Daniel Wing and moved to Northern California where she worked in advertising for a number of years.
It wasn't until 1991 that she decided to write children's books. Luckily she sold her first book, Hippity Hop, Frog on Top, within 6 months and has been writing children's books and articles ever since. Her second book, Jalapeno Bagels, came out in June 1996 with Atheneum Books. The Night Before Easter, was published with Putnam All Aboard Books. She has also been published in Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, Girls' Life, and Hopscotch for Girls, and has two recipes in Writers in the Kitchen.
Birthday: February 7thPets: Siberian husky, Sabaka, and cat, JemimaProfessional: Member of Society of Children's Book Writers & IllustratorsFavorite Children's Books: Polar Express, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Cat in the Hat, The Golden CompassFavorite Season: FallFavorite Tree: MapleFavorite Color: Cranberry redFavorite Cookie: Oatmeal Raisin with Vanilla ChipsReason for writing The Night Before Easter I wrote The Night Before Easter for parents to read at bedtime so children could go to sleep with sweet dreams of jelly beans dancing in their heads.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.86 Inches (H) x 7.28 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .19 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: Na
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: School & Education
Series Title: Night Before
Publisher: Penguin
Format: Paperback
Author: Natasha Wing
Language: English
Street Date: October 16, 2019
TCIN: 49092544
UPC: 9780448425009
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-0676
Origin: Made in the USA
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Loved sharing the us book with my daughter before she started kindergarten, she has read it a ton.
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 August, 2024
Not accurate for our first day of kindergarten
Did not like this book for my new kindergartner. There is not a school bus in the story, parents hung around after dropping off for first day of school and it felt like more of a daycare book.
Kelli
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5 out of 5 stars
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27 April, 2021
Traditional gift
This has been the special gift for my graduates here at Friends Child Care for decades !
Miss Pat
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5 out of 5 stars
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18 September, 2020
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100% recommended book for kids starting kindergarten
Dayana
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5 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2020
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cute book, my daughter loves it
Clare123
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5 out of 5 stars
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12 August, 2019Verified purchase
Kindergarten fun
Great book for children entering kindergarten!! It is a wonderful story and makes going to school for the first time a great experience!!