




📖 Unlock the magic of the first day—because every kindergartener deserves a confident start!
The Night Before Kindergarten is a bestselling, beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to ease preschoolers into their first day of school. Part of the popular Reading Railroad Series, it combines simple, engaging storytelling with vibrant visuals to build excitement and reduce anxiety about kindergarten. With a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 7,700 reviews, it’s a trusted favorite among parents and educators.






| Best Sellers Rank | #12,097 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #62 in Children's New Experiences Books #77 in Stories in Verse #189 in Children's School Issues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (7,733) |
| Dimensions | 8 x 0.09 x 8 inches |
| Grade level | Preschool - 3 |
| ISBN-10 | 0448425009 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0448425009 |
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Part of series | The Night Before |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Publication date | July 9, 2001 |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
| Reading age | 5 - 6 years, from customers |
C**B
Love these stories
Great books for kids starting kindergarten
N**L
Great book for the nights before K
My 5 year old loved this and mom could relate to the parent experience.
M**E
Great book
I bought this for my niece's daughter who was starting kindergarten. She loved the book. Its a great story.
J**N
Great book!!
Love this book! It was short and sweet. I read it to my 5 year old the night before Kindergarten. Definitely made me tear up knowing my baby was growing up!
L**L
Cute book
Read to our little one before school. Its a cute book
B**N
Nice for upcoming transitions
We bought this for our daughter who’s going to preschool. Great way to introduce new and exciting changes.
M**N
Cute book
Cutest book, my daughter had me read this the whole first week of school. We loved it.
A**Y
Cute
Purchased for my daughter to read before she started kindergarten. It happens so fast! Good cute book to have.
E**N
Such a cute story, can’t wait to read it to our youngest on the eve of kindergarten:)
H**A
Good quality pages, pictures and font. I teresting story for the child of 4-5 years yo connect with
J**N
Make sure you read it yourself first. It could use a slightly more positive tone. Less crying an more excitement.
E**E
Livro muito bom
4**D
A great book for kiddos before kindergarten, which can be a big deal for kids and their parents!! Got this for a gift and they were so appreciative of the thoughtful gift!
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