One the night before the first day of school, Emma carefully raids her sea chest for treasure map, spyglass, and cutlass. The next day, dressed in her pirate outfit, Emma hops off the school bus and heads right into Cap'n Chu preschool room, instead of boarding the kindergarten space ship. And although Emma insists that "Pirates don't go to kindergarten!" Cap'n Chu gently escorts Emma to the kindergarten spaceship and introduces her to her teacher, Ms. Hayes.
Emma's not having any part of that kindergarten spaceship, and heads right back to Cap't Chu's room feeling angry and a little defiant. But when Daniela, another kindergartener. comes by the preschool room and says that they need Emma to help feed their guinea pig, Betty, she reluctantly returns to kindergarten. Sure it's nice, the kids are friendly, there's interesting stuff to do, but there's no Cap'n Chu.
Once again, Emma returns to the preschool room. What will it take for Emma to finally accept the changes that kindergarten bring?
Emma is a great character, she's energetic and spunky, and you have to admire her persistence, even in the face of her unwillingness. But who hasn't met that level of determination in a 5-year-old when they want what they want. Young readers are sure to have some laughs as they read Emma's story. And Eda Kaban's colorful digitally rendered illustrations add quite a bit more humor to the story.
Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten is a great book to read with any kids who are going into kindergarten, and especially those who are uneasy about facing this kind of transition. Seeing Emma's reluctance to go to kindergarten, and her finally accepting and even enjoying it, should help kids overcome some of their own trepidation.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was provided to me by Blue Slip Media
Meet the Author:
Lisa Robinson was born in Kampala, Uganda, to volunteers of the Peace Corps who later became world-traveling diplomats. When she was a child, her family moved frequently, so books became her best friends. She now works as a psychiatrist and writer. She holds an MFA in creative writing for young people from Lesley University. Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten! is her debut picture book, and she has more books forthcoming, including Pippa's Night Parade, illustrated by Lucy Fleming. She lives in Massachusetts with her scientist husband, two daughters, and three cats. Learn more at her website, or on Twitter: @elisaitw.
Meet the Artist:
Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey. Her travels brought her to the United States, where she studied illustration. Her work can be seen in galleries from San Francisco to New York and in a variety of publications. Her recent children’s books include We Are Brothers, We Are Friends by Alexandra Penfold and Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman. Her illustrations have been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, American Illustration, and 3x3. She lives with her husband and their two Siamese cats in Oakland, California, where they continually water their plants too much. Learn more about the artist at www.edakabanstudio.com
Be sure to visit the other stops on the Pirates Don't Go To Kindergaretn Blog Tour:
Monday, July 29 Word Spelunking
Tuesday, July 30 My Storytime Corner
Wednesday, July 31 Batch of Books
Thursday, August 1 Dreamreader Kids
Friday, August 2 Christy's Cozy Corners
Monday, August 5 Stylish Modern Motherhood
Tuesday, August 6 Babies to Bookworms
Wednesday, August 7 This Frugal Family
Thursday, August 8 A Rup Life
Friday, August 9 Randomly Reading
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