{"product_id":"what-do-we-do-in-preschool-9781636551630","title":"What Do We Do in Preschool?","description":"\u003cp\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eAn essential tool for parents and teachers alike\" -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\u003cb\u003e \"Lovely reassurance that preschool will indeed be joyous. . . this one's a must-have.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\u003cb\u003e \"Offers up a consistent what-to-expect scaffolding for preschoolers-to-be.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA reassuring introduction for those precious first days of school by a teacher who yearned for a book like this to share with her students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe time to start preschool is a huge transition for young learners--emotionally, socially, and psychologically. Many children suffer from the separation anxiety of leaving their caregivers, fear of the unknown, and nervousness about making friends, and they find the social setting of a classroom extremely intimidating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core message of this comforting book is that \"the day flies by when you are having fun, learning with friends . . . and before you know it, it's time to return to your family.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is also a celebration of this brief-but-sweet moment in a child's life; it highlights the important work that educators do in preparing children to transition to the next phase in their educational careers; all too soon it is \"time to go\" and move on to a more formal school setting. Featuring inviting crayon illustrations, children will feel reassured by the rhythmic text and repetitive phrases, reflecting the predictable schedule of each new day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reassuring message communicated in this book is sure to be embraced by parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers alike. Educator and artist Kathryn Wanless has created a book she wished she had to use with her students facing this giant step in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kathryn Wanless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Comet Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 9.28w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636551630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/14\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathryn Wanless \u003c\/b\u003ehas a bachelor's degree in Linguistics from University College London and a Master's in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. She loves both words and pictures in equal measure. She has taught in Europe, the UK and the US, including six years spent in the wonderful world of preschool education. She now resides near Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK where she teaches Art and invests much of her spare time acting in a local Shakespeare theatre company. This is her debut book as both author and illustrator. Visit her at kathrynwanless.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kathryn Wanless \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48449362034845,"sku":"9781636551630","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a28a285b-a325-4a1e-97f5-032f1aff3b18.jpg?v=1781633171","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/what-do-we-do-in-preschool-9781636551630","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}