About This Book
Audrey Vernick's 'Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?' is a delightful picture book that uses the humorous premise of a buffalo attending kindergarten to explore common anxieties children face before starting school. The story follows a young buffalo who is smart, plays with friends, and shares his toys, but still has jitters about the big day. It gently addresses concerns like following rules, making new friends, and navigating a new environment, all while maintaining a lighthearted and reassuring tone. This book is perfect for parents looking to normalize feelings of nervousness and build excitement for school.
Although kindergarten provides unique challenges for a young buffalo, one who follows the rules and tries his best will get along fine.
Discussion Prompts
1
What are you most excited about for kindergarten? What makes you a little nervous?
2
What are some rules you think a buffalo might need to learn in kindergarten?
3
How do you think the buffalo felt when he first arrived at school? How did he feel by the end of the day?
4
What are some ways you can be a good friend to new classmates?
5
If you could bring any animal to kindergarten, which one would it be and why?
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