Welcome to Kindergarten

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Summary: Good picture book preparation for Kindergarten
Review: A visually winning and educational book for preschoolers reading for school. Tim is a 5 year old visiting a kindergarten class before he starts school. In self-narration, he tells the reader that he is nervous, but he soon learns of all the fun things he will do, including crafts. Tim also discovers that he will learn how to count, write, and how to measure and make cookies. At the end of the day, Tim concludes that kindergarten will be an exciting place.

Rockwell's use of color is the main highlight of this work. The primary colors burst forth in vibrancy, accentuated and augmented by the use of watercolors. The art looks as if it could have been drawn by a child, which surely will create a sense of realism for the young reader. The absence of lines and pencils presents depth and texture to the art, but children will be drawn into the book by the actions of their peers in the story. A good book for preschool storytime to prepare children for school.

Rating:
Summary: Good picture book preparation for Kindergarten
Review: A visually winning and educational book for preschoolers reading for school. Tim is a 5 year old visiting a kindergarten class before he starts school. In self-narration, he tells the reader that he is nervous, but he soon learns of all the fun things he will do, including crafts. Tim also discovers that he will learn how to count, write, and how to measure and make cookies. At the end of the day, Tim concludes that kindergarten will be an exciting place.

Rockwell's use of color is the main highlight of this work. The primary colors burst forth in vibrancy, accentuated and augmented by the use of watercolors. The art looks as if it could have been drawn by a child, which surely will create a sense of realism for the young reader. The absence of lines and pencils presents depth and texture to the art, but children will be drawn into the book by the actions of their peers in the story. A good book for preschool storytime to prepare children for school.

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Summary: A calm and winning introduction to kindergarten
Review: Anne Rockwell's calm "Welcome to Kindergarten" is a winning way to introduce any preschooler to the idea of what comes next in the way of schooling. Tim, a little boy about to enter kindergarten, goes to the school with his mother--he's clearly nervous and comments on how foreign everything is, and how big the furniture, halls, and classroom are. But after his teacher has had an opportunity to show him around the different classroom areas (art, science, reading, math, and so on), Tim finds that he's more than ready for kindergarten--he's positively excited about it.

Rockwell's simplistic paintings accompany concise text and they complement each other beautifully. The colors are strong and clear, the details just right, and the movement from one classroom area to another helps to mimic what an actual kindergarten school day will be like. Just right for young kiddos who may harbor a little nervousness about that all-important first day!

Rating:
Summary: A calm and winning introduction to kindergarten
Review: Anne Rockwell's calm "Welcome to Kindergarten" is a winning way to introduce any preschooler to the idea of what comes next in the way of schooling. Tim, a little boy about to enter kindergarten, goes to the school with his mother--he's clearly nervous and comments on how foreign everything is, and how big the furniture, halls, and classroom are. But after his teacher has had an opportunity to show him around the different classroom areas (art, science, reading, math, and so on), Tim finds that he's more than ready for kindergarten--he's positively excited about it.

Rockwell's simplistic paintings accompany concise text and they complement each other beautifully. The colors are strong and clear, the details just right, and the movement from one classroom area to another helps to mimic what an actual kindergarten school day will be like. Just right for young kiddos who may harbor a little nervousness about that all-important first day!

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Summary: Great Book For Storytimes Too
Review: I just used this book in the first storytime of the school year and it was a hit! The illustrations are very inviting and it really explains school in easy-to-understand terms for preschoolers. It takes some of the fear out of it all. :)