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JK BOOKS includes Countdown to Kindergarten (2002), Kindergarten Rocks! (2005), When An Elephant Comes To School (2005), Go Home, Mrs. Beekman! (2008), I Am Extremely Absolutely Boiling.

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Countdown to Kindergarten

by: Alison McGhee
release date: Jan 01, 2002
Countdown to Kindergarten
It's just ten days before kindergarten, and this little girl has heard all there is to know--from a first grader--about what it's going to be like. You can't bring your cat, you can't bring a stuffed animal, and the number one rule? You can't ask anyone for help. Ever. So what do you do when your shoes come untied--and you're the only one in the class who doesn't know how to tie them up again?

Kindergarten Rocks!

by: Katie Davis
release date: Jan 01, 2005
Kindergarten Rocks!
Dexter is ready for kindergarten. Sort of. Well, actually, he's maybe kind of a little bit scared, perhaps even terrified, one might say. Because what if he gets lost? Or, what if the teacher is mean? Or, he misses his mom or dad? Or, worst of all, he loses his most important ally, Rufus?

With the same warmth, exuberance, and sly wit that have made her a favorite of booksellers and children, Katie Davis tackles a problem every kid--and parent--has to face sooner or later: first-day fears. And she shows that it's okay to be scared, but that, as Dexter's older sister Jessie says, "Kindergarten rocks!"

When An Elephant Comes To School

by: Jan Ormerod
release date: Jul 01, 2005
When An Elephant Comes To School
"When an elephant comes to school he may be shy at first. A special friend can show him where to put his lunch box."The first day of school is hard, especially when you are an elephant. But with the help of some new friends, any elephant could get into the swing of things. Jan Ormerod's beautifully illustrated story, WHEN AN ELEPHANT COMES TO SCHOOL, is sure to delight and dazzle any child with excitement and imagination. What would your child do if an elephant came to his or her school?

Go Home, Mrs. Beekman!

by: ANN STAMPLER
release date: Jan 01, 2008
Go Home, Mrs. Beekman!
A funny cure for new-school jitters.

Emily Beekman has a problem. School is starting and she doesnÂ't want to go. Nothing changes her mind until Mom promises to go with her—every day. Emily discovers right away that school is really fun—thereÂ's an art table, a big jungle gym, and a friendly person named Teacher Sue. Emily is quickly ready to say goodbye to Mom. But Mrs. Beekman tries some pretty silly ways to stay at school, no matter how many times Teacher Sue says” Go home, Mrs. Beekman!”

A reassuring comic antidote for any kid—or parent!— who has ever had to overcome separation anxiety.

I Am Extremely Absolutely Boiling

by: Lauren Child
I Am Extremely Absolutely Boiling
Charlie and Lola are trying their best to beat the summer heat, but things go from hot to boiling when Lola refuses to talk to her neighbor, Arnold Wolf. He accidentally knocked her ice cream to the ground and won't apologize. Now Lola says that she will not ever, NEVER forgive him. Can Charlie help Lola change her mind?
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Little Rabbit Goes to School

by: Harry Horse
release date: Jan 01, 2011
Little Rabbit Goes to School
It's Little Rabbit's first day at school. He decides his favourite toy, Charlie Horse, wants to start school too, so they set off together. Before they've even got to school, Charlie Horse has made Little Rabbit eat his whole packed lunch and then proceeds to create mischief all day - galloping when he should be listening and jumping in the cake mix. Little Rabbit gets very upset when Charlie Horse leads him away from his new friends on a nature walk and they find themselves all alone in the wood ...But Little Rabbit's teacher and friends find them and Little Rabbit goes home happy, looking forward to his next day at school - having decided Charlie Horse isn't ready to start school and can stay at home!

Dinosaur Starts School

by: Pamela Duncan Edwards
release date: Jan 01, 2009
Dinosaur Starts School
What would you do if on the very first day of school, Dinosaur wasn't smiling his big, toothy dinosaur smile?

This little boy knows exactly what to do. His Dinosaur is worried that school will be too big and too noisy, with yucky food at lunchtime. But with such a good friend to reassure him, Dinosaur soon discovers just how fun and friendly school can be. And by the end of his first day, Dinosaur is once again smiling his big, toothy, dinosaur smile and better still, he can`t wait to come back!

The Apple Doll

by: Elisa Kleven
release date: Jul 24, 2007
The Apple Doll

Lizzy loves the big apple tree in her yard more than anything. So when the first day of school comes, she picks a beautiful apple, turns it into a makeshift doll she names Susanna, and takes it along to keep her company. But her teacher tells her that dolls aren't allowed at school. Even worse, her sister says that Susanna won't last forever. Then Lizzy's mom shows her a way to turn Susanna into a real apple doll. And with the help of Susanna the Apple Doll, Lizzy overcomes her shyness at school and makes plenty of new friends to bring home to play in her beloved apple tree.

Detailed, delightful collage illustrations accompany this sweet story about one girl's success in bringing together her home world and her school world. Instructions for making an apple doll just like Susanna are included!

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?

by: Audrey Vernick
release date: Jan 01, 2010
Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?

Your buffalo is growing up. He plays with friends. He shares his toys. He's smart! But is he ready for kindergarten? (And is kindergarten ready for him?)

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? is a hilarious look at first-day-of-school jitters from author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Daniel Jennewein.

The Night Before Kindergarten

by: Natasha Wing
release date: Jul 09, 2001
The Night Before Kindergarten
'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 Christmas poem.

Scaredy-Cat, Splat!

by: Rob Scotton
release date: Jan 01, 2010
Scaredy-Cat, Splat!

It's Halloween, and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class. Unfortunately he's just too much of a scaredy-cat. He's afraid of a little spider, and everyone says his costume looks more silly than scary. And when Mrs. Wimpydimple tells a ghost story in the dark, Splat gets so frightened that he tips over his jack-o'-lantern. But when the lights go back on, the entire class is scared silly by a small, black, furry creature with a big pumpkin head. Whooooo can it be?

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The Berenstain Bears Go To School

by: Stan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears Go To School
Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten.

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

by: Joseph Slate
release date: Jan 01, 2010
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
It's the first day of kindergarten and Miss Bindergarten is hard at work getting the classroom ready for her twenty-six new students. Meanwhile, Adam Krupp wakes up, Brenda Heath brushes her teeth, and Christopher Beaker finds his sneaker. Miss Bindergarten puts the finishing touches on the room just in time, and the students arrive. Now the fun can begin! This rhyming, brightly illustrated book is the perfect way to practice the alphabet and to introduce young children to kindergarten.

"Multifaceted and appealing, this book can be enjoyed in many ways, at home and at school."
-The New York Times Book Review

Wemberly Worried

by: Kevin Henkes
release date: Jan 01, 2003
Wemberly Worried

Wemberly worried about everything.

Big things.

Little things.

And things in between.

Then it was time for school to start.And Wemberly worried even more.

If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.

First Day Jitters

by: Julie Danneberg
release date: Oct 01, 2001
First Day Jitters
Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.

Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. FIRST DAY JITTERS is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school.

The Kissing Hand

by: Audrey Penn
release date: Jan 01, 2007
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on CD, with and without page-turn signals. Also included on the CD, on a separate track, is the new, original "Chester's Song" with lyrics by Audrey Penn and set to beautiful music. A perfect addition to the home, classroom or library audio collection!
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