Dee and Deb Off They Go--Kindergarten First Day Jitters
Award-winning author Donna M. McDine has written an adorable picture book about the first day of kindergarten. She uses her first hand knowledge (having a twin sister of her own) to share what it might be like for separated twins on the first day of kindergarten.
Many kids have fears regarding the first day of school, but this first day of school is especially worrisome for twins Dee and Deb.
Deb and Dee head off for their first day of kindergarten together, but become separated when Dee goes to the K1 classroom and Deb goes to K2.
The rest of the book centers on Dee and her fears of being lost and alone without her twin sister for back up. But as usually is the case, Dee makes a friend, and the day flies by. Reunited at the end of the school day, Dee and Deb have so much more to talk about with their own accounts and experience of the day. And Dee can hardly wait for tomorrow.
The colorful and contagious illustrations are provided by Jack Foster.
He shows not just the similarities between the twins (their too-cute pigtails and matching outfits), but also their differences (Dee and Deb must be fraternal twins.)
A truly entertaining book for any child embarking on the journey to kindergarten.
He shows not just the similarities between the twins (their too-cute pigtails and matching outfits), but also their differences (Dee and Deb must be fraternal twins.)
A truly entertaining book for any child embarking on the journey to kindergarten.
Donna’s book is available here
About the Author: Multi award-winning children’s author, Donna McDine’s creative side laid dormant for many years until her desire to write sparked in 2007. Her latest release Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters joins the four early reader children’s picture books, A Sandy Grave(January 2014), Powder Monkey (May 2013), Hockey Agony (January 2013) and The Golden Pathway (August 2010) all with Guardian Angel Publishing. Join McDine as her adventures continue as she ignites the curiosity of children through reading. She writes and moms from her home in the historical hamlet Tappan, NY. McDine is a member of the SCBWI.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review the book, Suzanne! I'm tweeting this! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteHappy to do it. Happy Holidays to you too! :-)
DeleteAre you on Twitter, Suzanne?
ReplyDeleteSorry, not yet. Maybe 2016 will be the year. :-)
DeleteSeparating twins. A cool concept. I taught school many years and had lots of sets of twins, and even a set of triplets. Never had a "set" in the same classroom. Now that I think about it, it might have been interesting! Especially identical twins!
ReplyDeleteWe went through school with five sets of twins in our grade. One set was identical girls and one set identical boys. They switched classes a few times. Some teachers got a kick out of it, but we got older they didn't think it was so funny anymore! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI can imagine the hi-jinx you could get into as twins. My best friends and neighbors next door were a set of twins. Most people couldn't tell them apart including my brother, I could so we had lots of fun with that.
DeleteThanks for stopping by Sandy. Always so glad when you share a fun comment.
DeleteSuzanne, thank you for your heartfelt review of Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters. I appreciate your time and interest! Best, Donna
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Donna. Good luck with your new release.
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