The King of Kindergarten Contributor(s): Barnes, Derrick (Author), Brantley-Newton, Vanessa (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1524740748 ISBN-13: 9781524740740 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2018022832 |
Lexile Measure: 720 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.2" W x 10.1" (0.86 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Self-Esteem |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A New York Times bestseller A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown. The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements--and then wake up to start another day. Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy. |