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The Night Before Kindergarten Paperback – Picture Book, July 9, 2001

by Natasha Wing (Author), Julie Durrell (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 7,458 ratings
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'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.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Night Before
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD570L
  7. Dimensions
    8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
  8. Publisher
    Grosset & Dunlap
  9. Publication date
    July 9, 2001
  10. ISBN-10
    0448425009
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0448425009
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Natasha Wing's Night Before: Celebrate Your Child's Special Moments
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Celebrate every moment with the Night Before series by Natasha Wing! 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! 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 good-bye to Mom and Dad. But it won't be hard once they discover how fun kindergarten is! 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. 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. 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.

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I couldn't wait to go to Kindergarten. The new yellow pencils, freshly sharpened. New clothes. A cute haircut. And all those new kids to meet!

About the Author

Natasha Wing was born in Milford, Connecticut. At the age of 20 she moved to Arizona where she finished college at Arizona State University in 1982 with a B.S. in Advertising. In 1988 she married Daniel Wing and moved to Northern California where she worked in advertising for a number of years. She now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.It wasn't until 1991 that she decided to write children's books. Luckily she sold her first book, Hippity Hop, Frog on Top, within 6 months and has been writing children's books and articles ever since. Her second book, Jalapeno Bagels, came out in June 1996 with Atheneum Books. The Night Before Easter, was published with Putnam All Aboard Books. She has also been published in Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, Girls' Life, Hopscotch for Girls, and Highlights.
Birthday: February 7, 1960 Pets: cat, Purrsia Professional: Member of Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Northern Colorado Writers Favorite Children's Books: Polar Express, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Cat in the Hat, The Golden Compass Favorite Season: Fall Favorite Tree: Maple Favorite Color: Cranberry redFavorite Cookie: Gluten-free Oatmeal Raisin with Vanilla ChipsReason for writing The Night Before Easter:"I wrote The Night Before Easter for parents to read at bedtime so children could go to sleep with sweet dreams of jelly beans dancing in their heads."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grosset & Dunlap (July 9, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0448425009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448425009
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD570L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 7,458 ratings

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Natasha Wing was born in Connecticut and now lives in Colorado. After graduating from Arizona State University, she worked in advertising for a number of years. It wasn't until 1991 that she decided to write children's books. Luckily she sold her first book within six months and has been writing children's books and articles ever since. Some of her books have even ended up on bestseller lists, including the wildly popular The Night Before series.

"I'm curious about many things - people, holidays, underdogs, little known historic figures - and translate my excitement for a topic into books for kids to enjoy. Story ideas are popping into my head all the time, so you never know what my next book will be. But that's what's so fun about writing."

To find out more about Natasha Wing go to www.natashawing.com. Natasha also writes under the pen name Hester Applebee.

Favorite Children's Books: The Polar Express (I have a signed copy!), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Cat in the Hat, The Golden Compass, Harry Potter; Favorite Season: Fall; Favorite Tree: Maple; Favorite Colors: Cranberry red and fuschia pink; Pet: Purrsia the lynx point kitty Professional: Member of Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Children's Book Insider.

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Customers find this book perfect for preparing children for kindergarten, with its rhyming story and simple illustrations that make it easy to read. The book helps calm first day jitters and serves as a great gift before school begins. While customers appreciate the book's value for money, they express concerns about its pacing, noting that it goes into parents being sad.

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119 customers mention "Book for kindergarten"119 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a sweet and fantastic addition for kids starting school, particularly those entering kindergarten, as it helps them understand what to expect.

"Amazing book to prepare for kindergarten! Highly recommended." Read more

"...This is a great story to read to a kindergartener, especially the night before they begin a new year of school. I also love reading first day jitters!" Read more

"...It has a nice flow when reading. It's cute and relatable for first time kinder kiddos and the 1st time kinder parents too." Read more

"Love this book for incoming Kindergartners!" Read more

55 customers mention "Story quality"46 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the rhyming story of the book, with one customer noting it's short enough to get the message across, while another mentions it beautifully captures the excitement of kindergarten.

"My son absolutely loved this cute story the night before his first day. I look forward to purchasing more like it!" Read more

"..." is a heartwarming and delightful book that beautifully captures the excitement and nervousness a child feels on the eve of starting kindergarten...." Read more

"...Great story!" Read more

"...simple pictres a a sweet story about the adults being sad and not the children." Read more

30 customers mention "Anxiety level"26 positive4 negative

Customers report that the book effectively calms children's fears about kindergarten, helping them feel more at ease on their first day.

"...nervous that she wouldn't have her teacher from pre-k. This story eased her worries. It's a really cute book." Read more

"This was such a good read and eased my sons night going in" Read more

"...illustrations, it's the perfect bedtime read to soothe any pre-kindergarten jitters and create lasting memories." Read more

"...The perfect gift to bring excitement and decrease anxieties on their first day of big school." Read more

27 customers mention "Illustrations"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in this kindergarten preparation book, noting they are simple and cute, with one customer mentioning that the pictures kept their child entertained while reading.

"The book is cute, illustrated nicely. When read it you can't help but read in tune to Twas the night before Christmas. Grandson will love it...." Read more

"this is a cute take on getting ready for kindergarten. I read this to my daughters as they got ready for school this year...." Read more

"This is such a cute book. Makes a great photo too" Read more

"...The book is so cute. The illustrations are really good and the storyline is encouraging to kids entering school." Read more

27 customers mention "Readability"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read with a pleasant rhyme scheme and delightful language, with one customer noting it reads like the night before Christmas.

"...I also love reading first day jitters!" Read more

"...It has a nice flow when reading. It's cute and relatable for first time kinder kiddos and the 1st time kinder parents too." Read more

"Well made, good illustration and writing...." Read more

"Love the titles" Read more

18 customers mention "Gift value"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great gift before school begins, with one customer noting it's perfect for a special milestone, while another mentions it's a big event in children's lives.

"It was a gift but the parents were very pleased." Read more

"Great book. Perfect gift" Read more

"...It’s a big event in their lives and this story takes them down to road to what may happen and what their feelings may be...." Read more

"...Fun, cute, and special for a very special milestone." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money.

"...The book was a huge hit. Very affordable." Read more

"Not bad for $6, has a decent amount of candy and toys. But I wish it had less hard candy...." Read more

"...So cute and good price." Read more

"Cute book! Great value for money!" Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book negative, with several mentioning that it goes into parents being sad, and one customer noting that it includes two pages of parents crying.

"...This one was a "miss" for us. The parents are very sad in the book and they stay in the classroom after drop-off...." Read more

"...It starts ok but then goes into parents being sad, parents staying all day to watch, and parents crying at the end when they leave which is not good..." Read more

"...NOT just 1 page. 2 pages of parents crying !!!!!!!!! why!!!!" Read more

"Focuses on sad parents, not excited kindergartners!..." Read more

Cute book but came creased
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Cute book but came creased
The book is cute, illustrated nicely. When read it you can't help but read in tune to Twas the night before Christmas. Grandson will love it. However I am greatly disappointed in Amazon delivery in paper envelope. Book has large crease in it that will not flatten out. Especially as a gift this is very disappointing.
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  • Arthur
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
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    Amazing book to prepare for kindergarten! Highly recommended.
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  • Michelle S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
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    As a teacher I love using books to support like transitions and lessons. This is a great story to read to a kindergartener, especially the night before they begin a new year of school. I also love reading first day jitters!
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  • Judy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025
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    So cute poem for starting kindergarten! Written similar to “The Night Before Christmas “.
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  • Ashley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute preparation book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
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    I used this as a bedtime story for kinder prep. Didn't notice by the title it was written in the night before Christmas story. It has a nice flow when reading. It's cute and relatable for first time kinder kiddos and the 1st time kinder parents too.
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  • Stacy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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    My son absolutely loved this cute story the night before his first day. I look forward to purchasing more like it!
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  • Gramma Livin life
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book but came creased
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
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    The book is cute, illustrated nicely. When read it you can't help but read in tune to Twas the night before Christmas. Grandson will love it. However I am greatly disappointed in Amazon delivery in paper envelope. Book has large crease in it that will not flatten out. Especially as a gift this is very disappointing.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Cute book but came creased

    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    The book is cute, illustrated nicely. When read it you can't help but read in tune to Twas the night before Christmas. Grandson will love it. However I am greatly disappointed in Amazon delivery in paper envelope. Book has large crease in it that will not flatten out. Especially as a gift this is very disappointing.
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  • Tima 💙
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for kindergarten
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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    My son started kindergarten this year, it's such a fun book to get our little ones ready for school. Of course be prepared to cry at the end, it made me very emotional. I definitely recommend this book.
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  • Wanda S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    My little one was going in to kindergarten this school year and was a little nervous that she wouldn't have her teacher from pre-k. This story eased her worries. It's a really cute book.
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  • Amanda L. Conquer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read & paints a great picture so your kiddos know what to expect
    Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2024
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    Bought this for my child who is heading off to kindergarten in a few weeks and we've read it a few times already. It's an easy to read, fun way of explaining exactly what will go down. It paints a great picture of what the night before, morning and afternoon will look like going off to school--wish I had this for my parents to read to me, because now it's less like the unknown for them, and something they can (hopefully) get excited about!
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  • Himani A. Gupta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Catchy story and good print
    Reviewed in India on January 20, 2019
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    Good quality pages, pictures and font. I teresting story for the child of 4-5 years yo connect with
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  • J. J. Buchanan
    2.0 out of 5 stars Could be great, but...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2020
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    Make sure you read it yourself first. It could use a slightly more positive tone. Less crying an more excitement.
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  • Eliane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gostei
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2024
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    Livro muito bom
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  • Alex Mc
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Night Before Kindergarten
    Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2024
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    Cute book to read with your Kindergartener before they head to school.
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