Rosie Goes to Preschool

Author: Katz, Karen

Color: Multicolor

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

"An outstandingly clear and reassuring entry into the crowded field of getting-ready-for-preschool books."

— Booklist

Who better to offer advice to children facing the first day of preschool than the hugely popular, bestselling Karen Katz? It’s the first day of preschool, and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her lunch table, and more.   With gentle, reassuring language and Katz’s signature bold, bright, and sweet artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit among the legions of children who have grown up reading Katz’s books. Now that these big boys and girls are ready to take their first big steps into school, Karen Katz is here to help. From School Library Journal PreS—Rosie shows and tells readers what she does in her preschool class. She includes tips for readers like "At play time, you can play by yourself or with a friend" and "When everybody works together, cleanup goes faster." Katz's characteristic bold, colorful design of collage and mixed-media illustration conveys friendly and reassuring thoughts about going to school, while representing children of many ethnicities. This large-format book with straightforward text has an easy-to-follow story line. Preschool teachers may choose this as a read-aloud during the first few days of school, or parents of children entering preschool might find this simple narrative helpful for guiding conversations about going to school. VERDICT A solid introduction to the preschool experience.—Lindsay Persohn, University of South Florida, Tampa

About the Author:

Karen Katz is the bestselling author and illustrator of the board book Where Is Baby’s Belly Button?, which has sold over one million copies. She has created many beloved books for children, including Princess Baby; Princess Baby, Night-Night; Counting Kisses; Toes, Ears & Nose; and Where Is Baby’s Mommy?...

EAN: 9780385379175

Release Date: 07-07-2015

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover