Let's Label Our Belongings
Mango and Peach shop for the items they will use at preschool. How can they tell which item belongs to whom? The story introduces the practical habit of labeling personal belongings.
Mango Lion
Ready for Preschool & Kindergarten
A picture-book series that helps children prepare for their first social setting: preschool or kindergarten. Stories and activities gently rehearse arrival, rules, friendships, relationships with teachers, and safety.
Ages 1-5
20 books
3 sample previews
Step 3
Book List
Review the books in this series and open available sample previews.
Peach Goes to Daycare
Peach goes to daycare for the first time, even though she loves playing with Mom most of all. The story gently supports children facing separation, new routines, and new friends.
I Like My Teacher
Whenever Coco is in trouble, the teacher appears at just the right moment. Children discover that teachers notice their needs and are there to help.
I Need to Poop
Coco's tummy rumbles. Coco needs to go to the bathroom. What will Coco do?
I Want to Wear My Pajamas
Peach goes to daycare in pajamas. What will the other children say when they see Peach?
I Want It
Coco wants Peach's doll. Children consider why taking a friend's toy is not okay, even when they really want it.
Santa's Gift
Santa comes to daycare and gives out presents. But who will give a present to Santa?
Mango Goes to Kindergarten
Mango and friends go to kindergarten for the first time. What will they do there?
I Want to Bring My Toy
Mango brings a robot dog to kindergarten. What happens when a child brings a toy to kindergarten?
Cabbit the Safety Helper
Cabbit becomes the safety helper at Strawberry Kindergarten. What rules should children follow to stay safe at kindergarten?
I Want It to Be Just Us Two
Allie wants to play only with Cabbit, but Cabbit plays with other friends too. What should Allie do?
Hi? Hello!
Koori's family plays a game using polite speech. How does it feel when everyone speaks respectfully to one another?
I Fought with a Friend
Allie fights with friends. How does it feel when we fight with a friend?
Let's Play Percussion: Ting-Ting, Tang-Tang
A music performance is held at kindergarten. What instruments will Allie and friends play?
Mine, Mine!
Bami takes the friends' toys. How does it feel when someone takes your toy away?
Pinky Promise
At kindergarten, an award is given to the Rule Champion. Cabbit tries hard to follow the rules. Will Cabbit become the Rule Champion?
Is It Wrong to Play Pranks?
Bami keeps playing pranks by passing gas near friends. Young readers learn why a prank is not funny when friends do not like it.
Fire! Evacuate!
The kindergarten holds a fire drill. Everyone has evacuated, but Bami is missing. Where could Bami be?
I'm Really, Really Sorry
Bami and Koori have a fight. How should we apologize after fighting with a friend?
Our Talent Show
A talent show is held at kindergarten. What can a child do when they are not very good at singing?