Rockwell's simplistic paintings accompany concise text and they complement each other beautifully. The colors are strong and clear, the details just right, and the movement from one classroom area to another helps to mimic what an actual kindergarten school day will be like. Just right for young kiddos who may harbor a little nervousness about that all-important first day!


Good picture book preparation for Kindergarten   November 2, 2001
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

A visually winning and educational book for preschoolers reading for school. Tim is a 5 year old visiting a kindergarten class before he starts school. In self-narration, he tells the reader that he is nervous, but he soon learns of all the fun things he will do, including crafts. Tim also discovers that he will learn how to count, write, and how to measure and make cookies. At the end of the day, Tim concludes that kindergarten will be an exciting place.

Rockwell's use of color is the main highlight of this work. The primary colors burst forth in vibrancy, accentuated and augmented by the use of watercolors. The art looks as if it could have been drawn by a child, which surely will create a sense of realism for the young reader. The absence of lines and pencils presents depth and texture to the art, but children will be drawn into the book by the actions of their peers in the story. A good book for preschool storytime to prepare children for school.


Great Book For Storytimes Too   August 21, 2001
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I just used this book in the first storytime of the school year and it was a hit! The illustrations are very inviting and it really explains school in easy-to-understand terms for preschoolers. It takes some of the fear out of it all. :)


Welcome to Kindergarten   June 28, 2001
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Welcome to Kindergarten is a wonderful book for those with children about to enter this new world of school. Anne F. Rockwell takes you on this journey through the orientation day of kindergarten. As most children, Tim is afraid to enter this big school with these big children. After entering the classroom, this book takes you through each learning center in a typical kindergarten classroom. Each page shows Tim playing and learning in each center as he becomes more comfortable with the environment. A great tool as well as a fun book to read.