Most Popular Books by Natasha Wing

''Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared, kids were excited, and a little bit scared. It''s the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all—saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won''t be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.

The newest title in Natasha Wing?s bestselling Night Before series! It?s the night before New Year?s, and the whole family is determined to stay up until midnight! Everyone?s stocked up on sparkly streamers and festive party hats, but after a night filled with card games and too many cupcakes, the little ones are getting sleepy. . . Can they make it until the clock strikes twelve?

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in this installment of Natasha Wing’s best-selling series, a fun read-aloud sure to keep kids engaged and laughing out loud! It''s the night before St. Patrick''s Day, and Tim and Maureen are wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun! When they wake the next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they''re shocked to find that they''ve actually caught a leprechaun. But will they be able to find his pot of gold? Natasha Wing''s sweet story is once again told in verse to the same meter of Clement Moore''s classic.

Gobble Gobble! It''s turkey time! Thanksgiving is yet another big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun. This family fun read-aloud makes the perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday!

It''s the night before the Big Day—first grade. Penny is excited to start the year with her best friend right beside her in the same classroom. This humorous take on Clement C. Moore''s classic tale has a perfect twist ending that will surprise readers—as well as the “heroine” of the story—and help all about-to-be first-graders through their own back-to-school jitters.

It''s the sweetest holiday of the year! Celebrate love and Valentine''s Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games!

It''s time for Halloween! Celebrate the holiday with this this family fun read-aloud, a delightful seasonal entry in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore''s beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter? A perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday!

It''s time to celebrate kindergarten graduation in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series featuring rhyming text in the style of the classic Clement C. Moore holiday poem. Get ready for a major milestone: kindergarten graduation! Of course, there''s a lot of preparation the night before as kids prepare for the momentous occasion. This is a great school-year follow-up to The Night Before Kindergarten!

The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy.

Wave your flags! It''s time to vote! Election Day is right around the corner in the latest big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. Yes! It''s almost here. And the big question is: Who will be our next president? Will our leader be a he or a she? A young citizen gives her take on politics and Election Day in this charming story (featuring a colorful sticker sheet!), told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s holiday poem.

It''s Mother''s Day! Celebrate moms everywhere with spa treatments, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. It''s the night before Mother''s Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother''s Day.

Here comes the bride...and the flower girl! This springtime wedding is the latest occasion to be celebrated in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. It''s the night before her sister''s wedding, and one little flower girl sure is excited! But will complications on the morning of the big day bring down everyone''s happy moods? Any little girl who has dreamed of being a flower girl--and their numbers are legion--will love this fun, rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s Christmas classic.

Grab your toothbrush and get ready for a trip to the dentist in the latest big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series! It''s the night before a young boy''s check-up with the dentist. He''s lost four teeth, and two big ones have come in already! So what does he do? He brushes and brushes his teeth to make sure his smile is super bright, of course! Join him on his journey to explore the ins and outs of the dentist''s office in this delightful story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.

A little boy gets ready to go to his doctor''s appointment! A little boy prepares to visit the doctor! He can''t wait to show the doctor how much he''s grown as he gets his eyes, ears, and heart checked, and will be extra brave when it''s time to get a shot. Join him at the doctor''s office in this installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.

The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.

It''s December 23, and Christmas is just around the corner. But one family is having trouble getting its act together. Once again, Natasha Wing follows the rhythms and meter of Clement Moore''s classic Christmas poem, yet gives it her own entirely original twist.

Trying to avoid bedtime, Lucy uses her imagination and some crayons to draw a monster to play with.

Readers who loved Natasha Wing''s The Night Before Halloween can continue the adventure with this companion activity book! The monsters in the The Night Before Halloween want you to join them for another adventure! This book is full of fang-tastic activities you can complete by yourself or share with a friend. Mazes, connect-the-dots, and word searches are just some of the games readers can play. Are you clever enough to travel through the maze to the haunted house? Can you match the jack-o-lantern to make a perfect pair? Get The Night Before Halloween Activity Book and find out! Includes colorful stickers and a pop-out jack-o''-lantern for even more Halloween fun!

Celebrate Passover with this festive addition to Natasha Wing''s best-selling series! It''s the night before Passover, and a little girl is excited to spend it with her family. They read the Haggadah to honor their history, eat matzoh, ask the Four Questions, and more! Celebrate Passover in this installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.

Grab your backpack and get ready for the second grade in the latest big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series! It''s the night before a young boy''s first day of second grade, and he''s excited. He''s spent all summer reading and preparing for the year ahead, and he can''t wait to learn more about what fun surprises second grade has to offer. Join him and his friends on their journey through the new school year in this delightful story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.

It''s Father''s Day! Celebrate dads everywhere with bike rides, car washes, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. It''s the night before Father''s Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride, everyone gets to work. Dad wakes up the next day to find his garage newly organized and his car sparkly clean. So, of course, he celebrates by taking everyone for a spin!

It''s time to pack your bags and get ready to move in this addition to Natasha Wing''s best-selling series! It''s the night before a little girl and her family move away! They pack everything they own into boxes, have a garage sale to sell anything that they don''t need, and have a farewell party with all of their neighbors. Join her and her family as they move to a new home in this installment of the Night Before series, told in style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.

A little girl and her parents prepare to welcome a new member to their family in this addition to the Night Before series! A brand-new baby is about the join the family! The little girl helps her parents decorate the nursery and imagines all the fun things she and her new sibling will do. She''ll help feed them, read them stories, and play! Join her and the family as they prepare for the baby''s arrival in this installment of the Night Before series, told in style of Clement. C. Moore''s classic tale.

Readers who loved Natasha Wing''s The Night Before Summer Vacation can continue the adventure with this companion activity book! At the end of The Night Before Summer Vacation, the family loaded up the car and set of on their adventure. Now they want you to join them for another summer of fun! This book is full of amazing activities you can complete by yourself or share with a friend, including a sheet of stickers and a pop-out seashell! Mazes, connect-the-dots, and word searches are just some of the games readers can play. Are you clever enough to uncover what''s hiding in the tidepool at the beach? Can you spot the fun foods scattered throughout the amusment park? Get The Night Before Summer Vacation Activity Book and find out!

It''s the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can''t fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he''s too excited about going back! The book''s simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child''s fears about the first day of school.

A brother and sister celebrate and prepare for this Catholic rite of passage in the twenty-fourth title in Natasha Wing''s best-selling paperback series featuring rhyming text in the style of the classic Clement C. Moore holiday poem. On the night before their First Communion, a brother and sister get ready for this important event. All the family is there--family, grandparents, godparents--to help them prepare for the following day.

Presents a discussion of German-born American artist Josef Albers'' perspective on color and use of contrasting combinations of colors to revolutionize the way people look at art.

What''s special about February 2nd? It''s Groundhog Day--the latest occasion to be celebrated in Natasha Wing''s best-selling series. The anticipation is building: Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter? Get ready for this festive occasion with the countdown to Groundhog Day in this fun, rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s holiday poem.

"Twas the night before Easter, just before dawn, Not a creature was stirring out on the lawn."The Easter bunny takes center stage in this delightful spin on Clement C. Moore''s beloved poem that will send families hopping to the bookstore for an Easter treat sweeter than any sugar plum!

The twentieth title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect summer treat! It''s the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show. The Night Before the Fourth of July captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday!

On the night before the adoption of a puppy the whole family helps prepare by buying treats, setting up a crate, and discussing what they should name the new pet.

Poor Bagel He dreams of entering the Cherry Jubilee dance contest . . . but no one wants to be his partner Can he find a sweet-tart who doesn''t think his steps are half-baked? Bagel loved to dance. It made him happier than a birthday cake And more than anything, he wants a partner who will spin and swirl, tap and twirl with him in the dance contest. But Pretzel sniffs that he doesn''t cut the mustard, Croissant thinks his moves are stale, and Doughnut''s eyes just glaze over. Can a cute cupcake save the day for our would-be Fred clair? Witty and pun-filled, this picture book really takes the cake.

The newest title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect gift for every girl and boy who celebrates Hanukkah! It''s the night before the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah begins, and everyone is excited! Each evening, the family gathers to light the candles and share holiday traditions such as playing dreidel, eating latkes, and exchanging gifts. The seventeenth title in Natasha Wing''s bestselling series, The Night Before Hanukkah captures all the joy and love in one of the most wonderful times of the year!

"It''s the night before a young girl''s first dance recital. At the dress rehearsal, she and her class go over the steps one last time. What if she messes up? she worries. But the next day, she''s ready to perform. When the class spins left she spins right. Without missing a beat, she keeps on dancing and smiling"--Amazon.com.

Before she was an iconic First Lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy was a born-and-raised New Yorker. She loved everything about her city, from the natural beauty of the parks to the architectural history of the buildings. So when the owners of Grand Central wanted to build a skyscraper on top of the famous train station, Jackie knew they had to be stopped. She helped inspire thousands of people to come together and fight to protect the historic landmark. From letter-writing campaigns all the way to the Supreme Court, this little-known story celebrates winning in the face of immeasurable odds and how one person can make a big difference.

Discover all the celebratory traditions surrounding Lunar New Year in this festive addition to the Night Before series. It''s the night before Lunar New Year, and a little girl is excited for all of the celebrations to come. She''s prepared dumplings with her mom, bought a new dress in Chinatown, and even helped scare mythical beast Nian away with her cousins and brother. There''s only one problem: she''s a bit nervous about all of the loud noises at the upcoming Lunar New Year Parade. Will she overcome her fears? Find out in the latest installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore''s classic tale.

The first day of summer camp is almost here, and one little camper doesn’t know what to expect. For a while everything is hunkydory . . . until rest time rolls around and he gets a bad case of nervous butterflies. But an unlikely friend appears out of the crowd and reassures him that the best cure for the summertime blues is tons of summertime fun! A sweetly reassuring story, once again told in verse to the meter of Clement Moore’s classic.

In this Night Before book, kids get ready for that all-important moment of the school year: class picture day! It''s the night before class picture day, and kids all down the block are getting ready. Everyone wants to look perfect for the photo. They fix their hair, practice smiles, and choose outfits. At school the next day, they try to stay picture-perfect. Will everything look perfect for the big moment when they say, “Cheese?”

A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation--or at least they are trying to, but something is bound to get left behind. Full-color illustrations.

Inspired by Clement Moore''s Christmas poem, this verse tells the story of a boy''s lost tooth.