The King of Kindergarten — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.
The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements--and then wake up to start another day.
Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy.
Frequently asked questions
Is The King of Kindergarten appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on a child's positive first day of kindergarten without any depiction of physical conflict or harm. No scary content in the book. The story is uplifting and designed to reassure children about their first day of school.
Does The King of Kindergarten have violence?
No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on a child's positive first day of kindergarten without any depiction of physical conflict or harm.
Does The King of Kindergarten have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is uplifting and designed to reassure children about their first day of school.
Does The King of Kindergarten have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works and reviews but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'The King of Kindergarten.'
Does The King of Kindergarten have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black boy as the main character, highlighting his experiences on the first day of kindergarten. This representation is central to the narrative, showcasing positive aspects of diversity.
Does The King of Kindergarten have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and does not include any offensive language.
Does The King of Kindergarten have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results discuss unrelated topics about climate change but do not indicate any content related to environmental issues in 'The King of Kindergarten.'
Does The King of Kindergarten have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results discuss other unrelated media that contain sexual themes but do not indicate any such content in 'The King of Kindergarten.'
Does The King of Kindergarten have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a male protagonist but does not promote traditional or modern gender expectations.
Does The King of Kindergarten have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on general LGBTQ+ resources and do not reference any specific content related to LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'The King of Kindergarten.'
