Beginning readers will love this warm introduction to all the excitement and uncertainty of starting kindergarten!

It’s Sam’s first day of kindergarten, and he’s not so sure what to expect. Sam’s teacher, Ms. Tate, takes the class on a nature walk, and at the very end, everyone gets to show off what they found! Sam makes new friends when he helps everyone find interesting things for show-and-tell.

On the first day of kindergarten, everyone is new at school—including Sam. Kindergartners and kindergartners to be will relate to Sam’s worries and be reassured by how well his day goes.

The team that wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorites The Best Seat in First Grade and The Best Seat in Second Grade knows how to create a gentle, believable, sweet story that helps kids explore their emotions and reflect on their own experiences.

The Best Seat in Kindergarten is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

This gentle story shows young readers that a little kindness goes a long way.

• First Day of School Book: Join Sam as he navigates a new classroom and learns that everyone feels a little nervous at the start.
• Making New Friends: Discover how Sam’s simple acts of helping his classmates on a nature walk lead to the best discovery of all—friendship.
• Overcoming Shyness: A reassuring tale for any child worried about not knowing anyone, showing that reaching out is the first step to belonging.
• My First I Can Read: Perfect for shared reading, this book uses basic language and word repetition to support emergent readers on their journey.