The Night Before First Grade
The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing is an illustrated picture book published by Penguin on July 21, 2005. This 32-page book offers a lyrical and charming approach to the experiences surrounding the first day of school, focusing on the excitement and challenges that come with starting first grade.
Readers will find a delightful narrative that follows Penny as she prepares for her first day, filled with anticipation alongside her best friend. However, when they are placed in different classes, they must navigate new friendships and experiences. The book features colorful illustrations and rhyming text, making it an engaging read for children facing the transition to school. With themes of social interaction and new experiences, this story aims to ease back-to-school jitters for both kids and parents.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Putting an uplifting spin on a classic poem, this charmingly illustrated and lyrical picture book prepares kids—and their parents!—for all the firsts that first grade has to offer.
“T’was the night before first grade.
I kissed my dog Clover.
‘School’s starting tomorrow
Because summer is over.’”
Penny is excited to begin first grade with her best friend by her side in the same classroom. They even prepared ahead of time with matching outfits! But when things at school don’t pan out the way they plan, Penny and her best friend are split into different classes where they’ll have to make new friends with new students.
With colorful illustrations, rhyming text, and a fun surprise at the end, this encouraging story about starting first grade prepares kids to tackle back-to-school jitters.
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