The Last Day of Kindergarten
Gr PreK-K- The author comfortably captures the hesitations of making the jump from kindergarten to first grade without making a fuss about it, and she makes the prospect something worth the effort.--Kirkus ReviewsYoshikawa's irresistibly sweet illustrations are perfect for children ready to emerge from the kindergarten cocoon and rejoice in their achievements.--Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALGr PreK-K- The author comfortably captures the hesitations of making the jump from kindergarten to first grade without making a fuss about it, and she makes the prospect something worth the effort.--Kirkus ReviewsYoshikawa's irresistibly sweet illustrations are perfect for children ready to emerge from the kindergarten cocoon and rejoice in their achievements.--Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT --School Library JournalGr K Loewen s young heroine remains unnamed, but she is clearly every child as she waxes nostalgic about the year that has passed. The simple plot involves the typical last day clean-up, leading toward the triumphant graduation assembly. There is plenty to reflect on, but the teacher, Mrs. Popinski, directs her students to think about the future. Included in the text are excellent discussion questions that focus on summer plans and first-grade privileges. Yoshikawa s irresistibly sweet illustrations are perfect for children ready to emerge from the kindergarten cocoon and rejoice in their achievements. --School Library Journal March 2011