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The queen of kindergarten

by Barnes, Derrick,

Format: Print Book 2022
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Summary
A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten.

MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she's going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn't just for show--it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! Like The King of Kindergarten , this is the perfect book to reinforce back-to-school excitement and build confidence in the newest students.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "On MJ's first day of kindergarten, Momma places a sparkly tiara atop the little Black girl's freshly braided hair, crowning her the new Queen of Kindergarten. She follows this with some helpful advice, telling MJ to be caring, kind, helpful, and a bright spot in the classroom. Daddy drops MJ off at school, where she meets her teacher, Ms. Lovingood. In class MJ is put in charge of opening the window blinds for the week, giving her the chance to literally brighten the room. MJ keeps her mother's words in mind throughout the day, comforting a girl who feels homesick and helping a boy pick up the blocks after playtime. MJ is such a queen! Brantley-Newton brings the fun of King of Kindergarten (2019) back in this companion book's vibrant illustrations and racially diverse characters. MJ's kindness and self-assuredness set a wonderful example for readers, who may also be preparing to expand their worlds, whether attending school or participating in a new group activity. A great choice for combating first-day jitters and building confidence."
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Publisher's Weekly Review: "In this companion to the collaborators' The King of Kindergarten, a Black girl named MJ Malone is given a tiara by her Momma and instructed in the ways of kindergarten sovereignty: "First, us queens brighten up every room we enter. Second, us queens are caring and kind. And third, the good ones are always helpful to others," Barnes writes. A quick study, MJ takes on the "brightening" role of window monitor ("It'll be my job to open up the blinds and let the sunlight in"), comforts a homesick classmate, and helps another put away blocks. Brantley-Newton embellishes inclusive classroom scenes with swirls and bubbles of cheery color, limning kindergarten as a happy, busy place from day one, with plenty of opportunities to shine ("Did I tell you how good I am at soccer? Don't let the tiara fool ya"). Making MJ the narrator underscores her confidence, maturity, and sense of belonging, helping the protagonist--and readers--feel that she's got this. Ages 3--5. (May)"
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Additional Information
Subjects First day of school -- Juvenile fiction.
Kindergarten -- Juvenile fiction.
Schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Self-confidence -- Juvenile fiction.
African American girls -- Juvenile fiction.
First day of school -- Fiction.
Kindergarten -- Fiction.
Schools -- Fiction.
Self-confidence -- Fiction.
African American girls -- Fiction.
Publisher New York :Nancy Paulsen Books,2022
Contributors Brantley-Newton, Vanessa, illustrator.
Audience Ages 3-5.
Language English
Description 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN 9780593111420
0593111427
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