The Night Before Kindergarten
by Julie Durrell, Natasha Wing
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Book Reviews of The Night Before Kindergarten
Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this book for our 5 year old son, who will soon be entering kindergarten, and he loves it! The story and pictures are very neat and innovative, a spin from twas the night before christmas. We were not bothered by the crying parents because being able to express emotions is very important in life and I would rather explain to my son why those parents are crying than to pretend that it does not happen. It very healthy for children to learn that their and other's emotions and feelings are very important! The world needs more compassionate and caring people! This is a very hard and unfamiliar transition for everyone! Especailly from being mommy and daddy's little boy or girl to wow you are now a big boy or girl and entering the school system. We appreciated the book and it's values! Great book!!!! I would definately buy it again or recommend it to anyone entering kindergarten!Book Review: For Children and Adults
Summary: 4 Stars
I have seen many stories about children going off to school for the first time but this one has a surprising difference that really sets it apart from the others.
The poem begins on the night before kindergarten with children and parents getting ready for the big day. Then the day arrives and we see children and parents as they prepare, go to, and arrive at school. There is much said about a lack of napping places that does not match my children's experiences. But then we see how the parents are saddened by leaving their kids behind. The resourceful teacher manages to find a quick solution and all ends happily.
The first day of school can be hard for children and adults alike. This is the first book I have come across that deals with the excitement and hesitancies on this special day. A very fun book for parent and child.
Book Review: Portrays Kindergarten as a scary place
Summary: 2 Stars
I do not recommend because it essentially presupposes that kindergarten is a scary place and that you only need to overcome your fears when entering this frightening place. That's how it seemed to me, at least.
Instead of describing kindergarten as a fun, happy, loving place, it talks about how children are at first afraid, but then learn to like it. Why even suggest that your child should be afraid?
Worse, in the book, all the parents stay in the classroom, outside the door watching. That's not how school works. The parents are not there, so why suggest that they are going to be at the door looking in during the day?
Not recommended. The other "night before" books I like, just not this one.
Book Review: Tears of Joy
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a wonderful book for kids and parents. For those who are concerned about the parents crying in the story, make them cry tears of happiness and the kids will understand, and change the words. The story is right on target here where we live. There is no bus, so we share in carpool. I don't know if I would send my 5-year-old on a big yellow bus the first day or two or not if we did have one. I teach prekindergarten, and use the book for my class too. It's awesome. Also recommended to all of my parents, Mommy-CEO, which also has plenty of tips on family, school and everything in between. Both books have been well accepted by all of my parents and they really enjoy them.Book Review: Unrealistic
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought several copies of this book for neighborhood children who are starting school in September. After reading it, I am not going to give it to anyone. In the book, parents drive their children to school. There is no mention of a "bus ride" which is how everyone gets to school (where we live, anyway!). The idea that Mommy and Daddy will be dropping them off at school is misleading and confusing. I also agree with one person's comments about the parents crying. Do kids need to worry about this? The purpose of buying this book was to ease children's fears, not add to worry and confuse them. A waste of money!