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abigailbat's review against another edition
Pirate Emma is all set to start kindergarten, but she doesn't want to leave her Pirate Captain (preschool teacher) behind in this adorable first day of school book. Kids who are having trouble leaving pre-K behind or who are feeling nervous about starting Kindergarten will appreciate spirited Emma and her dedication. And young pirate fans, whether they're anxious about starting school or not, will appreciate the piratical language and imagery.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
2.0
This is definitely a school transition book, not really a pirate book. It was an easy pass for my pirate-themed storytime, but even aside from that, it's not good. The story drags on too long, and it sets a terrible example. Schools don't have the structure or resources to deal with this kind of disruptive behavior and a child running back and forth between classes, and even though the girl eventually accepts kindergarten, she only does so on her own terms. This won't help kids who are facing their own unavoidable transitions.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
A girl does not want to leave behind her pirate-themed preschool class (especially her teacher) when she is promoted. Patient peers and teachers in the space-themed kindergarten convince her she's needed there.
Could be a useful readaloud or lap book for kids with a little anxiety about moving up from PreK.
Could be a useful readaloud or lap book for kids with a little anxiety about moving up from PreK.
backonthealex's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes change can be hard, especially is you're just a kid transitioning from preschool to Kindergarten. Emma loved being a pirate in Cap'n Chu's preschool room last year. Now, summer is over and it's time to go back to school.
One the night before the first day of school, Emma carefully raids her sea chest for treasure map, spyglass, and cutlass. The next day, dressed in her pirate outfit, Emma hops off the school bus and heads right into Cap'n Chu preschool room, instead of boarding the kindergarten space ship. And although Emma insists that "Pirates don't go to kindergarten!" Cap'n Chu gently escorts Emma to the kindergarten spaceship and introduces her to her teacher, Ms. Hayes.
Emma's not having any part of that kindergarten spaceship, and heads right back to Cap't Chu's room feeling angry and a little defiant. But when Daniela, another kindergartener. comes by the preschool room and says that they need Emma to help feed their guinea pig, Betty, she reluctantly returns to kindergarten. Sure it's nice, the kids are friendly, there's interesting stuff to do, but there's no Cap'n Chu.
Once again, Emma returns to the preschool room. What will it take for Emma to finally accept the changes that kindergarten bring?
Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten has really captured the reluctance of some children to move from preschool to kindergarten. A year in preschool has made everything familiar and safe feeling for Emma, but moving on feels very scary and "wrong" to her. As she tells Cap'n Chu "Wrong classroom. Wrong cubbies. Wrong toys. Worst of all - wrong captain" sums up her feeling in a nutshell.
Emma is a great character, she's energetic and spunky, and you have to admire her persistence, even in the face of her unwillingness. But who hasn't met that level of determination in a 5-year-old when they want what they want. Young readers are sure to have some laughs as they read Emma's story. And Eda Kaban's colorful digitally rendered illustrations add quite a bit more humor to the story.
Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten is a great book to read with any kids who are going into kindergarten, and especially those who are uneasy about facing this kind of transition. Seeing Emma's reluctance to go to kindergarten, and her finally accepting and even enjoying it, should help kids overcome some of their own trepidation.
One the night before the first day of school, Emma carefully raids her sea chest for treasure map, spyglass, and cutlass. The next day, dressed in her pirate outfit, Emma hops off the school bus and heads right into Cap'n Chu preschool room, instead of boarding the kindergarten space ship. And although Emma insists that "Pirates don't go to kindergarten!" Cap'n Chu gently escorts Emma to the kindergarten spaceship and introduces her to her teacher, Ms. Hayes.
Emma's not having any part of that kindergarten spaceship, and heads right back to Cap't Chu's room feeling angry and a little defiant. But when Daniela, another kindergartener. comes by the preschool room and says that they need Emma to help feed their guinea pig, Betty, she reluctantly returns to kindergarten. Sure it's nice, the kids are friendly, there's interesting stuff to do, but there's no Cap'n Chu.
Once again, Emma returns to the preschool room. What will it take for Emma to finally accept the changes that kindergarten bring?
Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten has really captured the reluctance of some children to move from preschool to kindergarten. A year in preschool has made everything familiar and safe feeling for Emma, but moving on feels very scary and "wrong" to her. As she tells Cap'n Chu "Wrong classroom. Wrong cubbies. Wrong toys. Worst of all - wrong captain" sums up her feeling in a nutshell.
Emma is a great character, she's energetic and spunky, and you have to admire her persistence, even in the face of her unwillingness. But who hasn't met that level of determination in a 5-year-old when they want what they want. Young readers are sure to have some laughs as they read Emma's story. And Eda Kaban's colorful digitally rendered illustrations add quite a bit more humor to the story.
Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten is a great book to read with any kids who are going into kindergarten, and especially those who are uneasy about facing this kind of transition. Seeing Emma's reluctance to go to kindergarten, and her finally accepting and even enjoying it, should help kids overcome some of their own trepidation.
d_marie's review
5.0
Pirate ships and space shuttles
Boy, oh boy. Emma did not want to change. However, everything worked out in the end. This is a a good story for children and the illustrations are adorable. I would recommend this book.
Boy, oh boy. Emma did not want to change. However, everything worked out in the end. This is a a good story for children and the illustrations are adorable. I would recommend this book.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
This book is about dealing with big change. Emma is moving from preschool to kindergarten. preschool has a pirate theme and Emma loves that theme. She loves her captain, Mrs. Chu. Today is the first day of Kindergarten and she is supposed to leave behind pirates and go into space. Kindergarten is a space them with a new captain. She can’t leave Mrs. Chu behind. There are several attempts made and both teachers are very patient with Emma. A Guinea Pig has quite a bit of power. We see Emma the Space pirate.
This book was touching and those big life changes are so difficult. I think it’s easy to forget how difficult change can be.
This is a beginning book, but I read it to the nephew anyway. He thought it was fun. He thought the pirate and space themes were cute. He wished his school would do that. He could be a robot theme. He gave this 3 stars.
This book was touching and those big life changes are so difficult. I think it’s easy to forget how difficult change can be.
This is a beginning book, but I read it to the nephew anyway. He thought it was fun. He thought the pirate and space themes were cute. He wished his school would do that. He could be a robot theme. He gave this 3 stars.
plexbrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Little pirate Emma isn't ready to leave her favorite preschool Cap'n Chu for kindergarten, the new frontier. She decides to start a mutiny on the preschool ship instead! Will she learn to adapt to the new (space)ship?
traditionson's review
4.0
fun
A very fun little book on how the changing times can be disorientating and very uncomfortable but the ability to keep your personality and adapt is useful. Also pirates rule in all settings.
A very fun little book on how the changing times can be disorientating and very uncomfortable but the ability to keep your personality and adapt is useful. Also pirates rule in all settings.