Kindergarten, Here I Come! by DJ Steinberg Illustrated by Mark Chambers

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Big feelings come in small packages, and few things feel bigger to a little one than that very first day of kindergarten. This charming picture book is here to help—with a collection of light, funny rhyming poems that walk kids through exactly what to expect from their first year of “big kid” school.

“Kindergarten, here I come…
I’m checking off the list
Of everything I need for school.
Let’s see… what have I missed?”

From first-day jitters to recess adventures, wiggly field trips to the big hundredth-day-of-school party, every familiar milestone gets its moment here. The poems are gentle and giggly—just right for calming nerves and building excitement in equal measure. And with sweet, colorful illustrations plus a sticker sheet tucked inside, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to make the countdown to school extra special.

It’s the kind of book you’ll want to read together on the couch, maybe with the rain tapping the windows and the sea air drifting in. A little cozy. A little reassuring. A whole lot of heart.

Whether you’re prepping a nervous newbie or a can’t-wait kiddo, this one’s a lovely way to celebrate a milestone worth remembering. A wonderful gift for back-to-school season—or any time a big first is on the horizon.

And when kindergarten’s done? The fun continues with First Grade, Here I Come!

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