About This Book
Reach for this book when your preschooler is facing the 'big school' jitters or when you want to pause and honor the incredible journey they have made since birth. It is the perfect tool for building self-esteem and grounding a child in their own history of success as they prepare for the transition to kindergarten. The story is a rhythmic, rhyming tribute from a mother to her five-year-old, tracing milestones from their first cry and first steps to riding a bike and learning letters. By framing kindergarten as just the next natural achievement in a long line of victories, it helps children view the unknown with confidence rather than fear. It is a warm, affirming choice for the weeks leading up to the first day of school.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in everyday domestic life. It avoids heavy topics, focusing instead on the universal experience of physical and cognitive growth within a supportive family structure.
Ideal Reader
A 4 or 5-year-old who feels small or intimidated by the prospect of starting school. It is especially effective for children who enjoy looking at old photos of themselves or hearing stories about when they were babies.
