Synopsis
In this poem inspired by Clement C. Moore's THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, a group of excited but nervous children prepare for their first real day of kindergarten. Carefully packed backpacks brimming with crayons and teddy bears are readied in anticipation of the big day. When morning comes, various multi-ethnic kids head to school, where they find the delightful Miss Sunshine awaiting them with all sorts of fun activities. Perhaps there was nothing to be nervous about after all! Color illustrations accompany the text.

When a group of children prepares for and experiences the first day of kindergarten, the parents are the ones who have trouble adjusting.

Details
Publication Date:	2001-06-01
Series:	Reading Railroad Books
Illustrator:	Julie Durrell
Edition Description:	Illustrated

Size
Height:	7.8 in
Width:	7.8 in
Thickness:	0.2 in
Weight:	3.2 oz

Publisher's Note
To the rhythm of Clement C. Moore's famous Christmas poem, children get ready for the first day of school by packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. Original.