Kindergarten Kids: Riddles, Rebuses, Wiggles, Giggles, and More! - Hardcover

Calmenson, Stephanie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060007133 ISBN 13: 9780060007133

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2005

Synopsis

Cheerful rhymes, bright colors, and friendly children energize the pages of an action-packed collection of upbeat poems about the many activities and joys of kindergarten days.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephanie Calmenson is the author of many acclaimed books for children. They have been called "marvelous" (Publishers Weekly), "lyrical" (School Library Journal), and "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (ALA Booklist). Her books include Dinner at the Panda Palace, a PBS Storytime Book; Welcome, Baby! Baby Rhymes for Baby Times; Good for You! Toddler Rhymes for Toddler Times; and Kindergarten Kids: Riddles, Rebuses, Wiggles, Giggles, and More!

From Booklist:

PreS-K. There's lots to keep children interested in this snappy book that loosely follows the school year. Kids will see themselves in the "Good Morning" opener: "Who's sleepy? Who's sniffly? Who's jumpy? Who's grumpy?" The following pages feature show-and-tell guessing games; encourage poetry ("I did it! Puzzle's done. / I'm ready for another. / I want a harder one"); and demonstrate math concepts in a pizza and counting to 100. There are spreads about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's Day. Tying this all together is Sweet's irresistible artwork. A multiethnic crew of kids roams the pages, singing, drawing, laughing, even making mistakes. Using thickly applied paint and boxy shapes, and varied layouts, Sweet captures the energy of kindergartners. There are plenty of ideas to be found inside the covers, many of which will lead teachers to new ones of their own. Ilene Cooper
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060007133
• ISBN 13: 9780060007133
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Sweet Melissa