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Author: Angela Russ-Ayon
All About Preschool:
Preparing Little Learners for Starting School
In this model preschool, a class of diverse, multicultural children joyfully guides young readers around their little world where imaginations soar, busy hands create, learning is fun, and friendships blossom.
As the days unfold through the children’s own voices, readers are invited to notice what they see, share what they think, and say how they feel. By encouraging them to respond, storytime becomes interactive reading time, helping them discover new ways to participate and make their preschool days memorable.
Everything feels new in the preschool years. New places. New routines. New friendships. New feelings. This book gives young children a gentle way to explore it all before they experience it themselves. It demonstrates that preschool can be an inclusive, welcoming place for everyone to grow, explore, and belong. And it’s perfect for building excitement about a new adventure and soothing first-day jitters.
Positive early education experiences can help lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Make that foundation as strong as possible!
When parents and educators introduce topics through picture books, they can create a safe space for children to build understanding. Seeing characters try something new, whether it’s joining a classroom, sharing materials, or solving problems, can help children imagine themselves doing the same. Picture books model language, emotions, and critical thinking in ways young children can see and hear.
Reading together also invites conversation. When adults pause to engage young children with questions, the children are free to practice expressing ideas, building vocabulary, and connecting stories to their own lives. These shared moments strengthen confidence, curiosity, and readiness for new experiences.
A thoughtfully chosen picture book doesn’t just tell a story; it helps children feel prepared, capable, and excited to learn.
Format: Picture book
8" x 10"
Age: 3 up
32-Pages
Includes three black and white pages with shapes to copy, cut-out, decorate, and manipulate.
Available in English
Benefits:
Introducing new experiences to young children through picture books has many developmental benefits:
1. Children learn about places, people, and activities they may not have experienced yet thorugh visual cues and colorful images.
2. Reduces anxiety about new situations and helps children feel more capable and prepared.
3. Children see how characters feel and respond in different situations.
4. Provides a safe way to discuss change
Adults can talk about fears, questions, or excitement through the story.
$14.99 Paperback Picture Book
English
AAP-E Paperback Picture Book
English
ISBN: 978-1-958627-18-1
IngramSpark
Bulk Orders: This title is available in bulk for early childhood and nutrition programs, conferences, non-profit initiatives, licensing, or grants that promote early education, preschool, literacy, and language initiatives. Contact the publisher (AbridgeClub.com | Russ InVision Co.) directly for quotes, orders, and discounted pricing.