kindergarten

The Twelve Days of Kindergarten

written by Deborah Lee Rose, illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

Book Description

"On the first day of kindergarten, my teacher gave to me...the whole alphabet from A to Z!" Drawing on the rhythm and rich repetition of the familiar carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," The Twelve Days of Kindergarten is a welcoming introduction to school. Upbeat text celebrates the new adventure of school, and hilariously detailed illustrations showcase kindergartners that every child, teacher, and parent will recognize with glee. Youngsters will enjoy singing along as the teacher's gifts accumulate, building to the twelfth day-the day the new students settle in and discover they love school!

From the critics

“While Rose (Birthday Zoo) cheerily ticks off the touchstones and tokens of kindergarten life to the tune of a Christmas classic,... Armstrong-Ellis's irreverent spreads tell quite another story... new and running jokes on each spread ... the teacher's best-laid lesson plans deteriorate into comic melees.” Publishers Weekly

“The illustrations marvelously depict the whole range of kindergarten emotions ... the poor kindergarten teacher looks more and more frazzled, while the kids make new friends, explore new things, and end up loving school. A great start.” Kirkus Reviews

“... charm of this book lies in the hilarious illustrations that chronicle the harried teacher's adventures with her new students.” School Library Journal

“What's great is that the characters' aren't stuck in their roles, and kids who look closely at the pictures, while taking pleasure in the chanting verse, will find a story about learning, messing up a lot, and sometimes changing.” Booklist

“The myriad details of kindergarten life fill the double pages, demanding time to linger, study each child, and enjoy the hilarious fun.” Children’s Literature

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The Twelve days of Kindergarten