Check out these books to get kids of all ages ready to go back to school this year!
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Giant-Sized Butterflies on My First Day of School by Justin Roberts When a little girl wakes up on the first day of school, the butterflies in her stomach feel positively giant-sized! She really wants her mom to stay with her, on this first day. |
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Alpaca Goes Back-a to School by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is ready to face the new year! With shoes tied and snack-a all packed-a, Alpaca's first day back-a is filled with classroom fun. From singing new songs to making new friends (and a paint spill here and there--no worries, Alpaca! Ms. Yak-a has more!), Alpaca will help young readers feel prepared for their first day, easing their anxieties and getting them excited for school. |
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The Pigeon Has to Go to School by Mo Willems Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!? |
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A Tiger Tail by Mike Boldt Anya wakes up to discover that she has grown a tiger tail. Yes, a striped tiger tail. It also happens to be the first day of school. What will the other kids think? Are girls with tiger tails even allowed to go to school?! Anya is about to find out. |
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Yeti is Not Ready for School by Leigh Anne Carter First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either in this colourful picture book that is a gentle reminder that's it OK to be scared to start something new. |
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Ready for Kindergarten by Bethany V. Freitas The unknown can be scary and the first day of school intimidating, for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and increasing excitement, Ready for Kindergarten is about all the things kids love to do that show they are ready to start school. Created in consultation with education experts, the book highlights skills that teachers will build upon in the classroom--like imaginative play, recognizing colors and shapes, and cooperating with friends--and encourages kids to enjoy and practice them. Look who is ready for kindergarten! |
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School Day by Candice F. Ransom The start of the new school year means new friends and new experiences! It's big sister's first day of 3rd grade, but it will be a cinch for her to show little brother the ropes on his first day of kindergarten. She already knows where all the rooms are, who the teachers are, and where to go and when at their school! It's great to have a sibling to rely on when starting something new! |
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Betty the Yeti and the First Day of School by Mandy R. Marx It's hard being a yeti at a school full of humans. What happens when Betty gets stuck in her desk? What's a yeti to do during recess? Betty finds out what makes her different is what makes her wonderful! |
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Lola and the New School by Keka Novales When Lola is accepted to a new school, Mama thinks it's an "excellent opportunity." Lola isn't so sure, especially since it means changing schools--in the middle of the school year! She'll have to say goodbye to her old school and her old friends. Abuelita tries to convince Lola that she can conquer anything, but can Lola handle a new school and a bully all on her own? |
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Starting School by Carron Brown From excitedly packing a bag and finding a seat on the school bus, to settling in to classes and making new friends, this book takes a look at a child's first day of school. Starting School is a comforting gift for children who are heading into an educational setting for the first time. Its gentle narrative, accompanied by the fun shine-through mechanism, celebrates the magic of this exciting experience. |