On The Way To Kindergarten

     This was an adorable book filled with illustrations. There were full page drawings, as well as, mini drawings bordered by various shapes for the readers to look at. The pictures were intriguing and appeared as if they were created using chalk. They followed the words on the page, but also added more details and characters to the story that may not have been mentioned through the text. This would be a great book to use to show the various chores a child may need to complete on a daily basis leading up to the age when they are reading for kindergarten to begin.
      I feel I would share this story with young ones, because it guides them through the transition of being at home, to going to school and being a "big kid". I think kids will absolutely be able to relate to this story, because of its message and theme. Everyone goes to school at some point; even if a student a little older than kindergarten was reading this to someone, they can still appreciate its content and enjoy the colorful and charming illustrations. This book would be useful to use when trying to find out a student's thoughts on school and if they were nervous, excited, anxious, or more. The teacher or parent(s) can help make a connection between the story and the child's life by asking questions or listening to what the student has to say as they read it to one another.

On The Way To Kindergarten
By: Virginia Kroll
Illustrated by: Elisabeth Schlossberg
Published in 2006