

📖 Unlock the magic of the first day—because every kindergartener deserves a confident start!
The Night Before Kindergarten is a bestselling, beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to ease preschoolers into their first day of school. Part of the popular Reading Railroad Series, it combines simple, engaging storytelling with vibrant visuals to build excitement and reduce anxiety about kindergarten. With a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 7,700 reviews, it’s a trusted favorite among parents and educators.






| Best Sellers Rank | #14,656 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #76 in Children's New Experiences Books #81 in Stories in Verse #213 in Children's School Issues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,728 Reviews |
C**B
Love these stories
Great books for kids starting kindergarten
N**L
Great book for the nights before K
My 5 year old loved this and mom could relate to the parent experience.
M**E
Great book
I bought this for my niece's daughter who was starting kindergarten. She loved the book. Its a great story.
J**N
Great book!!
Love this book! It was short and sweet. I read it to my 5 year old the night before Kindergarten. Definitely made me tear up knowing my baby was growing up!
L**L
Cute book
Read to our little one before school. Its a cute book
B**N
Nice for upcoming transitions
We bought this for our daughter who’s going to preschool. Great way to introduce new and exciting changes.
M**N
Cute book
Cutest book, my daughter had me read this the whole first week of school. We loved it.
B**A
Great read!
My daughter loved this book!
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