The King of Kindergarten

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 07/02/2019
ISBN: 9781524740740
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2019 pg. 127
Publishers Weekly 06/24/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2019
Booklist 06/01/2019 pg. 104
School Library Journal 08/01/2019 pg. 50
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2019 pg. 55
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 504031 / King of Kindergarten
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5