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The King of Kindergarten follows a young boy on his exciting first day of school. Dressed and ready, he jumps into the bustling world of a new classroom, taking every experience in stride with infectious enthusiasm. After a jam‑packed day of learning and play, he looks forward to telling his proud parents all about his adventures, eager for the next day’s discoveries.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Derrick Barnes
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