A stray cat finds a happy home in a kindergarten classroom.

With each spread featuring a different kid-friendly, kindergarten-ready activity, this picture book, written in a call-and-response format, follows a diverse cast of soon-to-be kindergartners as they get ready for their first day of school.

Harry has trouble keeping his hands off his classmates until Tina thinks of the perfect piece of gym equipment to teach him about personal space.

"Sarah and Jimmy are partners. They do everything together. In art class, they are asked to draw their best friend. Who do you think Jimmy drew? What about Sarah?" From back cover.

Contains two stories that depict a day in an American and Chinese kindergarten classrooms to reveal the similarities and differences between how classes are run in the two countries.

"A retired bestselling author hosts a one-of-a-kind competition, with high risks and high rewards--giving the winner a chance to change lives. Lucy Hart has come a long way since feeling the cold neglect of her parents, whose attention always centered around her chronically ill sister's needs. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, Lucy is able to share her love of books with bright, young students, and one in particular, a seven-year-old orphan...

"The night before he starts kindergarten Milo's dreams are full of worry, but after a fun first day of school, Milo decides that he likes kindergarten!"--

Preparing for kindergarten is a huge step for young children. This encouraging tale of a child's experience touches on the many milestones towards this big goal. The little girl narrator counts out plates when she helps Dad set the table. She calls out letters when she walks down the street with Mom. She even helps her stuffies say sorry after they fight. And with a little help from Mom, Dad, her cat, and faithful stuffed mouse, she's now ready for...

Take a tour of a vibrant and learning-rich kindergarten classroom. By browsing through dozens of full-color photographs and reading insightful captions and other clear descriptions of this dynamic environment, teachers will learn what they can do to support students academic and social growth in kindergarten and provide a solid foundation for future learning. Includes easy-to-implement strategies for preparing for the new school year, organizing and...

For children, parents and teachers alike, gives a core curriculum for kindergarteners.