Kindergarten Gets Ready by Naomi Danis - ISBN: 9780316581134
Hardcover
Get ready for kindergarten with Mr. Bee’s perfectly prepared classroom.
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Kindergarten Gets Ready

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  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    11 August 2026

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Summary

The book every new kindergartner needs to get them excited for school, brought to vibrant life by Pete Oswald, the New York Times bestselling artist of The Good Egg.

Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as he transforms a cluttered classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place—art supplies, books, things for pretend, a chair for every child, a cubby marked with their name. Everything goes where it…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780316581134
ISBN-10:0316581135
Author:Naomi Danis, Pete Oswald
Publisher:Little, Brown & Company
Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:11 August 2026
Weight:440g
Dimensions:260mm x 258mm x 14mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

  • “A teacher prepares for the first day of school in this insightful behind-the-scenes look from Danis and Oswald…Thoughtful depictions of teacherly care result in an inviting model of a place to learn and play.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “A pitch-perfect antidote to first-day-of-school anxiety that celebrates thoughtful educators and organized spaces.”

    –Kirkus, starred review“A great choice for back-to-school storytimes or classroom collections, this thoughtful title celebrates teachers’ work and the excitement of starting a new school year.”–Booklist
About The Author

Naomi Danis

Naomi Danis worked as the managing editor at Lilith magazine and is the author of several picture books, including I Hate Everyone; Bye, Car; and While Grandpa Naps. She lives with her family in Forest Hills, New York, where, soon enough, her youngest grandchild will be getting ready for kindergarten.

Pete Oswald is a New York Times bestselling picture book creator. He is the illustrator of many beloved picture books, including the celebrated Food Group series written by Jory John. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons, one of whom started kindergarten as he was creating the art for this book.

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