The Night Before Kindergarten (Reading Railroad Books)

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Summary: Unrealistic
Review: I bought several copies of this book for neighborhood children who are starting school in September. After reading it, I am not going to give it to anyone. In the book, parents drive their children to school. There is no mention of a "bus ride" which is how everyone gets to school (where we live, anyway!). The idea that Mommy and Daddy will be dropping them off at school is misleading and confusing. I also agree with one person's comments about the parents crying. Do kids need to worry about this? The purpose of buying this book was to ease children's fears, not add to worry and confuse them. A waste of money!

Rating:
Summary: Unrealistic
Review: I bought several copies of this book for neighborhood children who are starting school in September. After reading it, I am not going to give it to anyone. In the book, parents drive their children to school. There is no mention of a "bus ride" which is how everyone gets to school (where we live, anyway!). The idea that Mommy and Daddy will be dropping them off at school is misleading and confusing. I also agree with one person's comments about the parents crying. Do kids need to worry about this? The purpose of buying this book was to ease children's fears, not add to worry and confuse them. A waste of money!

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Summary: Nice beginning...
Review: I bought this book for my granddaughter and for a friend's child who is entering kindergarten. Loved the idea of making children aware that this is a big step for them but somewhat bitter-sweet for their parents. Mentioned leaving their baby things behind as they go into the big school world. Pictures were very up to date--clothes, backpacks, school supplies. Very well done. I would extend the age range for appropriate readership through kindergarten age and not limit it to preschool.

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Summary: A Darling Book!
Review: I bought this for my 2 year old who was starting Preschool and she LOVES it! It has darling illustrations, a cute story and a happy ending.....I recommend this one!

Rating:
Summary: Nice beginning...
Review: I like the way the book begins, with children thinking and wondering about kindergarten, the night before school begins. But the book then turns to the mommies and daddies, who stand crying at the door on the first day of kindergarten. I didn't really want to give my daughter any ideas, as she was already a nervous wreck. The teacher assures the parents that everything will be fine, but I really didn't like this part of the book at all.

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Summary: GREAT FOR PARENTS!!
Review: I read this book to the parents in my kindergarten during an open house. The parents love it. They cry. I've never read it to my class. It is a must read for the parents!!!!


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Summary: Really is a great book to read before kindergarten
Review: I teach preschool children and I am giving copies of this book to the parents of my graduates. It has a nice surprise ending that is appropriate for that first hard day!

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Summary: Great Read for new kindergarteners!
Review: We received this book in the mail coming from our new kindergarten teacher.
My daughter (5) loved the story - she found the part where the parents cry amusing!
This book accurately described our actual experience the first day so for us there were no surprises and my daughter loves the fact that there is a beautiful rhymed story about our experience.