The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing, Julie Durrell
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Book Reviews of The Night Before Kindergarten
Book Review: Shipping
Summary: 3 Stars
I received this book along with "countdown to Kindergarten" the shipping was 1 day faster than scheduled. So a big thumbs up! Just got done reading it to my daughter, she liked it more than the countdown book. But after I opened the package and scanned the book I found that it was damaged. The top right corner was rippled. Even though it is small it still hurts my feelings. I would have sent it back but figured I could deal with it. Other than that I think the book us cute. Recommend!Book Review: Nice beginning...
Summary: 3 Stars
I like the way the book begins, with children thinking and wondering about kindergarten, the night before school begins. But the book then turns to the mommies and daddies, who stand crying at the door on the first day of kindergarten. I didn't really want to give my daughter any ideas, as she was already a nervous wreck. The teacher assures the parents that everything will be fine, but I really didn't like this part of the book at all.Book Review: Didn't like this book
Summary: 2 Stars
We've read several other books that are modeled after "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" and have enjoyed them. The rhyming of this book is enjoyable, but there are several things that I did not like. 1) There is a reference to "day care", stating that "Some kids brought blankets or their favorite stuffed bear, in hopes they could nap like they did in day care." My daughter asked what day care was. 2) Too much was made about parents crying, and it is not appropriate. If parents are crying, a 5-year-old does not need to be burdened with this. In the book, the parents stayed at school, crying and watching, while the kids did about a dozen activities! That is totally not realistic. In fact, the crying parents (and the children setting THEM at ease with a final goodbye and hug and wave) seemed to occupy the bulk of the book, instead of focusing on how the child is getting bigger, and going to like school, etc., etc.Book Review: Portrays Kindergarten as a scary place
Summary: 2 Stars
I do not recommend because it essentially presupposes that kindergarten is a scary place and that you only need to overcome your fears when entering this frightening place. That's how it seemed to me, at least.
Instead of describing kindergarten as a fun, happy, loving place, it talks about how children are at first afraid, but then learn to like it. Why even suggest that your child should be afraid?
Worse, in the book, all the parents stay in the classroom, outside the door watching. That's not how school works. The parents are not there, so why suggest that they are going to be at the door looking in during the day?
Not recommended. The other "night before" books I like, just not this one.
Book Review: Unrealistic
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought several copies of this book for neighborhood children who are starting school in September. After reading it, I am not going to give it to anyone. In the book, parents drive their children to school. There is no mention of a "bus ride" which is how everyone gets to school (where we live, anyway!). The idea that Mommy and Daddy will be dropping them off at school is misleading and confusing. I also agree with one person's comments about the parents crying. Do kids need to worry about this? The purpose of buying this book was to ease children's fears, not add to worry and confuse them. A waste of money!