The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head - like a crown. Mummy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He s dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can t wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements - and then wake up to start another day.
Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes s empowering story will give new kindergartener s a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton s illustrations exude joy.
About the Author
Derrick Barnes is the author of the empowering New York Times bestsellers The King of Kindergarten, I Am Every Good Thing, which won the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award and the Kirkus Prize, and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, the Kirkus Prize, and the Ezra Jack Keats Award. He also wrote the bestselling chapter book series Ruby and the Booker Boys. Derrick is a native of Kansas City, MO and a graduate of Jackson State University and was the first African American male creative copywriter hired by greeting card giant, Hallmark Cards. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their four sons.
Please use your Email instead of your Username to login.
Caution: Deleting Your Account will permanently remove all associated data, which cannot be recovered.
Your cart's total less than the Gift Card value. If you checkout now, the remaining amount will elapse as Gift Cards are for one time use only. Continue Shopping to fully consume your Gift Card.
The Transaction was unsuccessfull. Please try again.