| Kindergarten Rocks!: A First Day of School Book for Kids Contributor(s): Davis, Katie (Author), Davis, Katie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152064680 ISBN-13: 9780152064686 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: Dexter already knows "everything" there is to know about kindergarten. His big sister, Jessie, told him all about it. So Dexter is not scared. Not even a little bit. But his stuffed dog, Rufus," is" scared. Actually, he's terrified. But Dexter--er, Rufus--has nothing to fear: As he'll soon find out, kindergarten "rocks!" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2003022623 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 10.1" W x 9.99" (0.36 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 84845 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beloved children's book author-illustrator Katie Davis reassures young readers off to their first day of school with this upbeat tale about first day of school jitters. Dexter Dugan is starting kindergarten and his stuffed dog Rufus is terrified for him. Thankfully, third grader and older sister extraordinaire Jessie is there to patiently answer all of Dexter's--er, Rufus's--questions. Dex's first day is filled with exciting new things like a delightful teacher and a lunchroom that looks like a restaurant But when Dex loses Rufus during recess, will Jessie come to the rescue before the final bell rings? Katie Davis's crayon-like illustrations and lighthearted tone will reassure any new student's cornucopia of fears and boost their confidence in this humorous story about facing your fears . . . after all, kindergarten rocks |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Katie: - KATIE DAVIS has written and illustrated seven books, including Who Hops?, a National Parenting Honor book, a Children's Book-of-the-Month Club selection, and an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award winner. She lives in New York. Please visit her at www.katiedavis.com. |