Ages 3-5 - Henry wakes up excited the morning of his first day of kindergarten - the day he has been waiting for. The story follows him through his preparations for the big day - brushing his teeth, eating breakfast, packing his supplies. As he walks to school he talks with his mom about what kindergarten will be like; he is confident that he will do well - until he gets to school.
This is a simple story that sweetly addresses the anxiety and excitement of starting a brand-new step in a child's life. Henry and his mouse family are very brightly and childishly illustrated, which will have great visual appeal to young children. The dual language format would make this book great for bilingual storytime. Recommended for picture book collections in all sizes of public libraries. ( )

This book should be read to students just starting school. The book address what would be fun to do in school in school, like art. but at the same time says it might be scary. It tells little ones that school can be fun and a new place to make friends ( )

The first day of school is always exciting. We all fear the classroom but when we have friends and teachers who care school is the best thing. ( )

LOC Summary: " Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there." ( )

LOC Summary: " Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there." ( )