Planet Kindergarten - by Sue Ganz-Schmitt (Paperback)

About the Book

This clever picture book can prepare young explorers to boldly go where they have never gone before: Planet Kindergarten. Hilarious and confidence-boosting, this exciting story will have new kindergartners ready for liftoff! Full color.

Book Synopsis

★"A genius way to ease kids into the new adventure that is kindergarten." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

This clever picture book will prepare young explorers to boldly go where they have never gone before: Planet Kindergarten. Suit up for a daring adventure as our hero navigates the unknown reaches and alien inhabitants of this strange new world. Hilarious and confidence-boosting, this exciting story will have new kindergarteners ready for liftoff!

Review Quotes

"Sure to comfort and amuse many a new space traveler and the grateful teachers who will read this aloud over and over."--The Horn Book

"Visual excitement and madcap humor."-The New York Times

"Gives anxious children a creative way of looking at their new experiences, as explorers of a new frontier."--Jenny Brown, Twenty by Jenny

"Demystifes the brave new world of kindergarten, making this mission a stellar success."--School Library Journal Curriculum Connections

"The first day of class takes on the dimensions of a cosmic mission in this imaginative tale."--BookPage

"Planet Kindergarten is the most imaginative book I have seen about starting school."--Kid Lit Reviews

"The inventive approach of both author and artist will give anxious children a creative way of looking at their new experiences, as explorers of a new frontier."--Shelf Awareness

"Will help readers understand that kindergarten really is out of this world."--School Library Journal

"A genius way to ease kids into the new adventure that is kindergarten."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Kindergarten isn't just a grade-it's a destination."--Publishers Weekly

"Both kids and parents will delight in the cheerful exuberance of Prigmore's style!" -Maureen Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA

"Those who know me will know why, personally, I was very happy to see a new series coming out of author/illustrator Micah Player called Lately Lily: The Adventures of a Traveling Girl."--Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library Collections Specialist

About the Author

Sue Ganz-Schmitt lives in a rural mountain community near Los Angeles, California, with her two daughters and husband. She is a NASA Social alumna and proud member of the Planetary Society.

Shane Prigmore is a two-time Annie Award winner for his design of the films Coraline and The Croods, and is currently the vice president of creative affairs at Disney Television Animation. He resides in Los Angeles, California.