In "Ready for Kindergarten, Stinky Face?" by Lisa McCourt, a young child expresses their anxieties about the transition to kindergarten in a playful and endearing manner. As the child imagines various scenarios—ranging from encountering a scary teacher to facing new friends—the parent reassures them with warmth and creativity. Through whimsical questions and imaginative responses, the story highlights common childhood fears and promotes confidence. The loving interactions between parent and child emphasize the importance of support and reassurance during new experiences, making it a delightful read for both children and their caregivers as they prepare for the big step into kindergarten. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Scholastic Reader, Scholastic Readers, Scholastic Readers Level 1, Scholastic Readers Level 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .

As an award-winning editor, Lisa McCourt is Creative Director and President of Boingo Books, which produces highly acclaimed picture books for other publishers. As a best-selling children's author herself, she's written I Love You, Stinky Face, The Long and the Short of it, and the Chicken Soup for Little Souls picture-book series.