Rosie Goes to Preschool

by Karen Katz, Karen Katz (Illustrator)

Overview

"An outstandingly clear and reassuring entry into the crowded field of getting-ready-for-preschool books." —Booklist

Who better to offer advice to children facing the first day of preschool than Karen Katz, the hugely popular, bestselling author of Where Is Baby's Belly Button?

It's the first day of preschool and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her snack table, and so on. With gentle reassuring language and using her signature bold, bright and sweet artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit among the legions of children who have grown up reading her books. Now that these big boys and girls are ready to take their first big steps into school, Karen Katz is here to help. Now in board book format perfect for even the youngest readers!

"A gentle resource for relieving preschool butterflies." —Publishers Weekly

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781984830524
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	06/18/2019
Pages:	34
Sales rank:	382,383
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 6.70(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Karen Katz is the bestselling author and illustrator of the board book Where Is Baby’s Belly Button?, which has sold over one million copies. She has created many beloved books for children, including Princess Baby; Princess Baby, Night-Night; Counting Kisses; Toes, Ears & Nose; and Where Is Baby’s Mommy? Visit her on the web at karenkatz.com.

Editorial Reviews

A gentle resource for relieving preschool butterflies.” –Publishers Weekly
"An outstandingly clear and reassuring entry into the crowded field of getting-ready-for-preschool books." -Booklist

From the Publisher

05/11/2015
Wearing a welcoming smile and a bright pink dress dotted with daisies, a girl named Rosie tells readers what to expect at preschool in this reassuring outing featuring Katz’s characteristically round-headed, rosy-cheeked toddlers. Rosie calmly breezes through the day’s activities, like singing songs and listening to stories during circle time, or playing with clay when it’s time for art. Throughout, small circular bursts offer “Rosie Tips” for preschool success (“Don’t forget to raise your hand if you want to talk”). Cozy, inviting graphics and a narrative that’s never anything less than confident combine to create a gentle resource for relieving preschool butterflies. Ages 2–5. (July)

Publishers Weekly

2015-05-12
An endearing guide shows young children what preschool will be like. Her friendly manner and the tips she scatters throughout will help readers feel right at home and well-prepared for their transitions to school: "Hi, I'm Rosie. Welcome to preschool. Come on in!" Her day starts by putting her things, which include a stuffed bear for naptime, in her cubby and then saying goodbye to her dad—"Your grown-up will be back soon," a "Rosie Tip" in a medallion inset informs readers. Her multiracial classmates are all busily engaged in many activities until circle time. Rosie similarly teaches readers about the school schedule, classroom-helper jobs, and special classroom routines: today is art day, and they also play music with Mr. Lombardo. There's potty time, lunch, recess, naptime, and then it's time to get ready to go home. Rosie is a round-headed, rosy-cheeked girl with high buns in her light-brown hair. She's confident and self-assured, and she and her classmates shed no tears at all the whole day, which is unrealistic though comforting to new preschoolers. Katz's patterned, mixed-media illustrations are superbright and simple, keeping the focus on Rosie's tour. Similarly, Katz keeps the sentences short and the vocabulary easy to suit her audience. Rosie provides a delightful introduction to preschool that will soothe first-day worries. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews