On the First Day of Kindergarten

On the First Day of Kindergarten is a delightful picture book that reimagines the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas" song to celebrate the joys of starting kindergarten. Author Tish Rabe, known for her work with Sesame Street and Curious George, expertly captures the mixed emotions children and parents feel. The story follows a child experiencing twelve exciting "firsts," like riding the bus, jumping rope in gym, and making new friends. While acknowledging the initial difficulty of saying goodbye to parents, the narrative quickly shifts to highlight the fun and wonder of the classroom, making it an ideal read-aloud for children aged 3-7. It reassures kids that kindergarten is a cool and welcoming place.

On the first day of kindergarten, I thought it was so cool . . . riding the bus to my school! From making lots of friends to jumping rope in gym, this fun, build-on story counts twelve exciting firsts of big kid school.