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Picture Books - August 2025 |
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Special Edition: Back to School! |
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| Recess by Lane SmithStructured around a run-of-the-mill school day, this irresistibly interactive book offers kids a series of short "recesses" in which they’re prompted to shake, stomp, quack, or yell "BANANAS!," among other silly activities. Hilarious asides from the narrator add even more humor to this exuberant romp.
For fans of: B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures. |
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Scarecited on the first day of school
by Alliah L. Agostini
"It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?"
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Class Trip
by Robert N. Munsch
Comical chaos ensues during a field trip to the museum when Stephanie and Sean wonder what might have hatched out of the biggest egg in the museum and devise a scheme to prank the rest of the class.
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| Mr. S by Monica ArnaldoArriving for their first day of kindergarten with Mr. S, a group of students find themselves alone -- except for the sandwich on the teacher’s desk. Is this their new teacher? Playful classroom hijinks will provoke giggles, while eagle-eyed readers will enjoy watching the real Mr. S. battle mayhem outside the classroom window. |
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The First Day of School
by Matt Huntley
When Alex loses his new red backpack on the first day of school, Chase, Skye and the rest of Adventure Bay's PAW Patrol come to the rescue, in this exciting introduction to buses, classrooms, classmates and teachers.
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates
by Ryan T Higgins
The award-winning creator of Mother Bruce presents the story of a dinosaur preschooler who has difficulty making friends with tasty humans, before discovering that she may not be at the top of the food chain after all.
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| The First Week of School by Drew BeckmeyerIt's just a typical first week of school: a teacher, a classroom pet, kids with mixed emotions, and...an alien? Closely observed crayon art and an unusual, extraterrestrial perspective distinguish this funny, feel-good read. |
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If You Take a Mouse To School
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Having been brought to school, Mouse gets in the spirit quickly and is soon participating in all the class activities by helping with a science project, doing a little math, and writing his very own book.
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The School Book
by Todd Parr
The best-selling author of It's Okay to Be Different blends his trademark playfulness and sensitivity to address the common childhood fear of starting school, offering age-friendly messages about sharing, inclusion and community.
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| Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna KimIt's Danbi's first day in American school since her family moved from Korea, and lunchtime gives the imaginative girl an opportunity to show her not-so-welcoming classmates how much fun they can have together. Delicate illustrations heighten the sweetness of this uplifting school story. |
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| Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry MoStarting school in suburban America after moving from Hong Kong is daunting and lonely for Jun. But the food in her lunch box provides some much-needed home comfort, and -- eventually -- a way to approach new friends. Read-alikes: Young Vo's Gibberish; Jenny Liao’s Everyone Loves Lunchtime But Zia. |
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Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year
by Andrea Beaty
Starting a new school, Lila Greer feels alone and invisible until her teacher, Ms. Kern, finds a way to make her feel welcome with creativity, kindness and blackboard erasers. Illustrations.
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| Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz WindnessInitially thrilled to start school, young bat Bitsy is dismayed by the bright lights, loud sounds, and classmates who don't understand her. Can some thoughtful support empower Bitsy to shine? Geared towards autistic kids and relatable for lots of readers, this endearing story is perfect for back-to-school season. |
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The Crayons Go Back to School
by Drew Daywalt
In this entertaining back-to-school story starring the comical crayons from the #1 New York Times best-selling The Day the Crayons Quit, the crayons look forward to their first day of school?—?and letting loose during their favorite class?—?art! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Teacher Jitters
by Julie Danneberg
Mrs. Hartwell's students' thoughtful words of encouragement help her overcome her nervousness about taking a class for teachers
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The Tour at School!
by Katie Clapham
"When your job is to introduce the new person to your school, the first thing you need to do is sound very excited! Always start with the most important spots, like the echo-ey bathroom and an emergency meet-up place, like the big chestnut tree on the playground. Share your favorite memories of recess, show off the million-book library, and don't forget to introduce the new kid to someone you know, like Gary the classroom fish. Most important of all, remember how it feels not to know anyone and be lonelyand scared--and extend an offer to be a friend"
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Big Kids
by K. L. Going
A young boy starting school feels intimidated when he sees all the big kids, but a new buddy helps him settle in
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Trusty Bus
by Elizabeth Verdick
As Trusty Bus and driver Dee travel along their daily route, they always help their riders out, making sure no one is left behind, while getting all the kids to school on time
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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"
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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