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On the First Day of Kindergarten — Content Guide for Parents

By Tish RabeHarperCollins2016-06-21ISBN 978006234834032 pages
On the First Day of Kindergarten

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom.

On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends to jumping rope in gym to riding the bus to school, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to.

Even though saying good-bye to Mom and Dad is hard, when the school bus pulls up, it’s time to begin kindergarten fun.

Tish Rabe is a seasoned children’s book author with over 160 titles, including ones for Sesame Street and Curious George, under her belt. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of Kindergarten.

And don't miss the follow-up: On the First Day of First Grade!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is On the First Day of Kindergarten appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on a young girl's experiences in kindergarten, which are age-appropriate and gentle. No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be comforting and reassuring for children starting kindergarten.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on a young girl's experiences in kindergarten, which are age-appropriate and gentle.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be comforting and reassuring for children starting kindergarten.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the book's adaptation of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', but do not indicate any religious practices or themes in the narrative.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The content is suitable for young children and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on kindergarten experiences rather than environmental issues.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references in the narrative.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a young girl as the main character but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does On the First Day of Kindergarten have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. The search results do not provide any information indicating LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'On the First Day of Kindergarten'.

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