NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Putting an uplifting spin on a classic poem, this charmingly illustrated and lyrical picture book about starting kindergarten will help kids--and their parents!--prepare for the big day. "T'was the night before kindergarten, And as they prepared, Kids were excited, And a little bit scared." Tomorrow is the first day of kindergarten! But what can the kids expect when they first arrive? Join the children as they prepare for school, packing supplies, posing for pictures, and--the hardest part of all--saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this encouraging story, perfect for introducing little ones to a big milestone.