Throughout helpful hints punctuate the humorous illustrations creating a book to begin before beginning. Perhaps one of the most important preparations for school is never listen to the advice of a sibling. At least that's what Annabelle discovers in Amy Schwartz's Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner. When Annabelle puts her training into practice, she discovers that she herself has the real keys for success. The book is filled with humor that child and adult will enjoy together.
Comical illustrations add to the merriment.
One of the most frightening things about going to kindergarten is the expectations. Imagine walking into a classroom of thirty adults you've never met and thinking that you are to spend a year with them. Jim sees all the children in the classroom enjoying each other. Finally, Jim does find a friend and in fact, in this begins a series of books about Jim and his classmates. They support each other through a number of Miriam Cohen books that deal with school and life issues as well.