Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

Get Ready for Kindergarten in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures!  Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment!

Includes an "I'm ready for kindergarten!" sign for photo opportunities!

It’s almost the first day of school and everyone is busy getting ready. A young girl and her parent pack a healthy lunch, fill her backpack with supplies, pick out a colorful outfit, and take a special photo . . . but is that everything she will need for her big first day?

Get your little one ready with this joyful story about what to expect on their very first day of Kindergarten! 

This edition includes an adorable punch-out sign for first day photo opps!

Story Locale:Fictional contemporary school and community

Series Overview: The "Getting Ready" series celebrates milestones and holidays, and features a diverse and vibrant classroom and community. Just the right combination of humor and heart gives kids the information and confidence they need to welcome new experiences!

Summer 2024

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About the Author

Vera Ahiyya was raised in El Paso, Texas with her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for the last 16 years. Her online presence is dedicated to influencing other educators by spreading her vast knowledge and love of inclusive children’s books. She is the author of Rebellious Read Alouds, a professional development book for educators. She is also the author of two picture books, You Have a Voice and KINDergarten.

Author Residence: Portland, OR