About This Book
In this joyful companion to "The King of Kindergarten," MJ, a confident little Black girl, is more than ready for her first day of school. With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara, she knows she'll "rock kindergarten." The tiara symbolizes all the wonderful qualities she brings to the classroom, like kindness, friendliness, and even her soccer skills. This book is perfect for reinforcing back-to-school excitement, building self-esteem, and celebrating individual strengths in young children aged 3-7. It offers a positive and empowering narrative for children navigating new social environments.
A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten. MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! Like The King of Kindergarten, this is the perfect book to reinforce back-to-school excitement and build confidence in the newest students.
Discussion Prompts
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What makes MJ feel confident on her first day?
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What special things would you bring to kindergarten, even if they're not a tiara?
3
How can you show kindness and friendliness to new friends at school?
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What are you most excited about for school? What makes you a 'king' or 'queen' of something?
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NYT Bestseller
Children’s Picture Books (3 weeks on list)
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