Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures--written by an actual teacher! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows all about what your child can expect on their first day... and how to make the experience an empowering one for new students!

This edition includes an adorable press-out sign for First Day of School photo opportunities!

It’s almost the first day of school and everyone is busy getting ready. A young girl, Cynthia, and her mom pack a healthy lunch, fill her backpack with supplies, pick out a colorful outfit, and take a special photo . . . but is that everything she will need for her big first day?

Get your little one ready with this joyful story about what to expect on their very first day of Kindergarten!“An adorable set of tales to ease jitters and empower small children to welcome new experiences with open arms . . . The stories act as accessible overviews of what most U.S. children can expect when they enter a classroom for the first time.” —School Library JournalVERA AHIYYA was raised in El Paso, Texas with her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for the last 16 years. Her online presence is dedicated to influencing other educators by spreading her vast knowledge and love of inclusive children’s books. She is the author of Rebellious Read Alouds, a professional development book for educators. She is also the author of two picture books, You Have a Voice and KINDergarten.

DEBBY RAHMALIA is an illustrator and storyteller based in Indonesia. She graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Interior Design degree. Debby’s longterm dream was to become an illustrator. She was encouraged to pursue her dream after she had her first baby and has been illustrating ever since. One of her dreams is to share the books she illustrates with her child and to enjoy them together.