Timothy and the other students in Mrs. Jenkins's class begin the process of learning to read with the alphabet rhyme, and word and sound recognition activities.
Luke does not feel ready to move on from kindergarten to the first grade, and he is relieved when his parents and teacher decide he can stay in kindergarten for another year.
Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.
In the tradition of "The Night Before Christmas, " these rhymes outline the thoughts and emotions of children and their parents as they prepare for and attend the first day of kindergarten.