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by Kathryn Heling (Author), Deborah Hembrook (Author), Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator)
Got the graduation groove in my kindergarten feet. I'm zipping up my gown to a first-grade beat.
Graduate from kindergarten in style, dancing all the way to first grade!
"This book is a great addition on the topic of entering first grade, even more so because it features students and teachers of many races, ethnicities, and abilities, in an engaging and joyous school environment."-School Library Journal
"A bubbly kindergartner crew of varying abilities and skin tones keeps a jaunty beat during preparations for their continuation to first grade...Rivera Sonda's sunny illustrations add to the book's friendly, assuring vibe about moving on from-and into-beloved experiences."-Publishers Weekly
"Myriad books talk about the first day of school; few address the other end of that rite of passage: kindergarten graduation. The kids' exuberance can barely be contained on the pages. A solid pick for the end of a momentous year."-Kirkus Reviews
This book celebrates all of the things that make kindergarten great. From classmates to projects, teachers to pets, kindergarten is full of amazing experiences. Graduating from kindergarten and starting first grade is an important milestone in every kid's life. Whether you're excited or nervous, this book is perfect for your special day and will help you dance to first grade!
Author Biography
Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook are co-authors of over a dozen books for children. Kathryn is a retired school psychologist and loves spending time with her grandchildren. She lives with her husband in Madison, Wisconsin. Deborah's passion is teaching 4K. She and her husband live in Germantown, Wisconsin.
Addy Rivera Sonda is a New York Times bestselling illustrator, who loves color and nature. She enjoys learning and exploring how we could build a better, kinder, and more sustainable world. Her biggest inspiration for drawing is that she knows that stories and art are slowly but surely changing the way people understand themselves and perceive others, building empathy and a more inclusive world. Addy lives in Veracruz, Mexico. Follow her @addy_rivera
