Precocious Patty is rattled. She isn't ready to go to a new school!
Tomorrow is Patty's last day of preschool, and her mum suggests she write a thank-you note to her teachers. But Patty is feeling nervous about saying goodbye. Can expressing gratitude help her calm her worries about kindergarten?...
An authentic expression of gratitude, THANK YOU PINE STREET stands out among the ready-for-preschool and first day-of-kindergarten books with precocious Patty's warmth and humor. Its distinctive language choices, such as "scrump-deli-cious" and "gi-nor-mous," chase the nervous butterflies away and give kids the confidence they need to take on new classroom situations. And with illustrations that depict the joy of creating classroom art (think cornmeal and finger paint mess), it is a top choice for preparing children for school or showing early educators a little appreciation.
Recommended by Reader's Favorite
"With a warm, authentic voice, Cynthia Centerbar gives readers a glimpse into the emotional world of a child preparing for kindergarten, honoring the importance of early educators along the way. Cynthia's writing is gentle and engaging, making this a perfect read-aloud for families, teachers, or children transitioning to kindergarten." -- Readers' Favorite, Jennifer Senick --
"My four year old is not quite going to kindergarten, but actually goes to a childcare program where a number of his friends are preparing to do so. He actually wanted to bring this book to class to let the other kids know not to be scared about starting kindergarten! Highly recommend for anyone with kids who are about to make this important transition!"-- Chang.
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"Such a wonderfully written and illustrated book! Perfect for families with young children preparing to go to school. My niece who is 3 absolutely loved it! Highly recommended!" -- Megan
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"The perfect book for kids (and parents of kids) entering kindergarten. So cute and relatable. I’ll be buying this for all of my little “graduates”. -- Joyce
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"Beautiful and joyful reading with my boys who can’t wait for me to get to Patty’s memory of the trip in the rattling van." --Cmass
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