{"product_id":"the-king-of-kindergarten-hardcover","title":"The King of Kindergarten - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDerrick Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVanessa Brantley-Newton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerrick Barnes is the author of the empowering \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe King of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e, \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. Derrick is a native of Kansas City, MO and a graduate of Jackson State University and was the first African American male creative copywriter hired by greeting card giant, Hallmark Cards. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their four sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVanessa Brantley-Newton has illustrated numerous picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Heard Colors\u003c\/i\u003e (by Marie Harris), \u003ci\u003eMary Had a Little Glam\u003c\/i\u003e (by Tammi Sauer), \u003ci\u003eOne Love\u003c\/i\u003e (by Cedella Marley), \u003ci\u003eA Night Out with Mama\u003c\/i\u003e (by Quvenzhané Wallis), 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). She wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eLet Freedom Sing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Purse\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e King of Kindergarten\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45590838837292,"sku":"9781524740740","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/cTY4UE4zNlhDSDhIRmxGKzVXME8zdz09.webp?v=1780413506","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-king-of-kindergarten-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}