I’m a Preschool Kid!

PreS-K–Transitioning from home to preschool can be a challenge for some children, and Alex feels the separation deeply as his mother leaves him for the first time. Luckily, a new friend is nearby, and she helps Alex to settle into his surroundings. Before long, the day is filled with fun, adventure, discovery, and joy; Alex is excited to share his experiences with his mother at pick-up time. This book is a lovely tool to help young children prepare for preschool. The text itself is brief, made up of rhyming couplets that sometimes appear on one page and sometimes are divided between one page and the next. This deliberate choice gives the book a well-paced momentum as it is read aloud, offering children the opportunity to absorb one thought before moving into the next. While the meter is not consistent throughout, the singsong rhythm makes the book enjoyable to read aloud. Accompanying the text are bright, colorful illustrations that feature a diverse assortment of children in both skin tone and ability. Alex and his parents appear white, and a handful of classmates appear to have darker complexions. Overall, the color choice is cheerful, and readers will recognize similarities between the depictions in this book and their own experiences.