Kindergarten Countdown

by Anna Jane Hays

"MY SCHOOL STARTS in one week so — I have SEVEN DAYS to go. Mom says be patient, do not worry. But I can't wait! I'm in a hurry!" In this delightful book a little girl counts off the days by naming what she'll do in kindergarten. "I'll be ready, I'll be smart. I will get a running start. I'll say thank you, I'll say please. I will say my ABCs!" And deciding what to wear and what to take are all part of her preparation for that exciting first day. With bouncy read-aloud rhyme, bright, fun illustrations, and hidden objects to find on each page, Kindergarten Countdown gets children off on the right foot.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, School

24 pages, Hardcover

First published July 10, 2007

Reviews

[Hallie Nelson]

Counting
A young girl starts her countdown to her first day of kindergarten. With one week until her first day she does something to prepare for the first day. Each page also has a catchy rhyme to it with colorful picture that do well showing what she is describing. This would be a good book for parents to use while preparing their child for their first day of kindergarten. Teachers might also be able to use it on the first day to get their students excited to learn and see what kindergarten will be all about.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little girl has 7 days until she goes to kindergarten. each day, she counts down and gets ready for school. The rhyming wasn't terrible. I liked the sheet picture.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes it is time to start reading the kindergarten books and this one was enjoyable. Combining concepts of counting and days of the week, the book shows Lucy preparing for her big day by packing her backpack and counting sheep on school eve.

[Brindi Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could be used in a preschool story time right before the school year starts....for those kids heading into Kindergarten. Definitely an interactive story, allowing you to ask the kids questions, sing ABCs, count, and share a show and tell.

[DONNALEE COLE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book for kids getting ready to start kindergarten

It has the elements that children love....rhyme, animals, and a countdown to a special day... the first day of kindergarten. Great for those children with some anxiety for the start of school.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

A 7-day countdown to Kindergarten for your kindergartener.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect book for those getting ready for kindergarten. Nice with rhymes and counting down. After this book is read, your soon to be kindergartener will be ready for school!

[Kinsley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Numbers, days of the week, and rhyming...kind of. It's a cute book and has very colorful illustrations. There is recap of counting and days of the week in the back.

[Cheyenne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute countdown to Kindergarten starting at 7 with the days of the week.

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute concept. I didn't enjoy the illustration style, but that's a personal preference. The pictures are bright and colorful and kids will enjoy Lucy's enthusiasm for starting school.

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a cute book but I think the pictures could have been better. Also it didn't keep my kids occupied with the book and they got bore of it quickly.

[Christina/ The Blog for Teachers, Readers, & Life! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ages:  4-5 Years
U.S. Grades: Preschool-Kindergarten
Juvenile, Fiction, School, Kindergarten, Days of the Week, Counting, Calendar, Rhyming

Kindergarten Countdown is an adorable rhyming book about a girl who is counting down the days until starts Kindergarten. Again, I am thankful the author depicts the future Kindergarten student eager about her first day of school.

This is a wonderful book that represents a few math skills including counting, calendar, and days of the week. The rhymes make the book move along at a good pace. I would recommend this book, and use this book while teaching these concepts.