{"product_id":"the-king-of-kindergarten-9780593856970","title":"The King of Kindergarten","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements--and then wake up to start another day.\u003cbr\u003e Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDerrick Barnes (DerrickDBarnes.com) is also the author of \u003ci\u003eLike Lava in My Veins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSanta's Gotta Go!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Kindergarten \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI Am Every Good Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award and the Kirkus Prize, and \u003ci\u003eCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, the Kirkus Prize, and the Ezra Jack Keats Award. He also wrote the bestselling chapter book series \u003ci\u003eRuby and the Booker Boys\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their four sons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVanessa Brantley-Newton (VanessaBrantleyNewton.com) is a beloved storyteller and has illustrated numerous picture books, including \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller\u003ci\u003e The Queen of Kindergarten \u003c\/i\u003e(by Derrick Barnes), \u003ci\u003eMary Had a Little Glam\u003c\/i\u003e (by Tammi Sauer), \u003ci\u003eOne Love\u003c\/i\u003e (by Cedella Marley), and \u003ci\u003eThe Youngest Marcher\u003c\/i\u003e (by Cynthia Levinson), as well as the chapter book series Ruby and the Booker Boys (by Derrick Barnes) and Jada Jones (by Kelly Starling Lyons). Some of the picture books she's written and illustrated include \u003ci\u003eShake It Off!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBecoming Vanessa\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Purse\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nancy Paulsen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213111886098,"sku":"9780593856970","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c312842c-9c3e-4504-8adf-a45ac4ba428b.jpg?v=1745359557","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-king-of-kindergarten-9780593856970","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}