Kindergarten Gets Ready by Danis, Naomi

The book every new kindergartner needs to get them excited for school, brought to vibrant life by Pete Oswald, the New York Times bestselling artist of The Good Egg.

Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as he transforms a cluttered classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place--art supplies, books, things for pretend, a chair for every child, a cubby marked with their name. Everything goes where it will be easy for the children to reach, and easy to put away when they are done.

This satisfying journey shows children with what to expect when they start school, building excitement in the most comforting way--until, at last, here come the new students, ready to explore a room prepared just for them. Kindergarten Gets Ready organizes the messy unknown into an orderly, irresistible place for children getting ready for kindergarten.

Author: Naomi Danis
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316581134
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2026
Booklist 04/01/2026
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2026
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 56

About the Author

Naomi Danis worked as the managing editor at Lilith magazine and is the author of several picture books, including I Hate Everyone; Bye, Car; and While Grandpa Naps. She lives with her family in Forest Hills, New York, where, soon enough, her youngest grandchild will be getting ready for kindergarten.

Pete Oswald is a New York Times bestselling picture book creator. He is the illustrator of many beloved picture books, including the celebrated Food Group series written by Jory John. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons, one of whom started kindergarten as he was creating the art for this book.