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Top 10 Back to School Books for Young Readers |
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First Day Around the World
by Ibi Aanu Zoboi
This picture book offers a lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent and explores what going back to school looks like, including breakfast-to-bedtime routines, for children in countries around the world.
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Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name
by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school, but immediately things do not go well. First, a kid in class makes fun of her name. How dare he! But Luvvie learns that she can be kind even as she stands up for herself, and that learning from mistakes can open her up to making new friends who respect and appreciate her.
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Tiny T. Rex and the Frst-Day Oopsies:
A Back-to-School Book
by Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are excited for their first day at a brand-new school. Tiny is certain he has prepared for everything, but he soon finds himself making more oopsies than ever before! With good-natured humor and plenty of heart, Tiny discovers that by trying new things and learning as he goes, he's more ready for school than even he knew.
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Thank You, Teacher!
by Supriya Kelkar
A picture book and rollicking poem about the ups and downs of a school year features a variety of teachers, from homeroom to gym to music class, and encourages gratitude to the educators who shape our lives.
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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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Jojo vs. Middle School
by Joy McCullough
Despite her careful planning, 11-year-old Jojo's first day of middle school unravels after an outfit mishap, caused by her cat-fluencer stepdad's new kitten, but as she tries hiding her embarrassment, she finds solace in new friends.
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The Doomsday Vault
by Thomas Wheeler
Bertie Wells creates a black hole in the year 1878 and is invited to attend a school taking place in 2022, joining Zoe Fuentes, math whiz from the future, and Amelia da Vinci from 550 years in the past, to solve a mystery..
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Don't Cause Trouble
by Arree Chung
Twelve-year-old Ming Lee hopes middle school will be the fresh start he needs. But stepping into school with the same bowl haircut his mom insists on giving him doesn't quite make for the first day of his dreams. Things only get worse when he's placed in an ESL class despite English being his first (and only) language. But with two new friends by his side, and a few tricks up his sleeve, Ming is determined to make some changes.
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111 W. Spring Valley Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 433-8091
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Woodbourne Library
6060 Far Hills Ave Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 435-3700
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Creativity Commons
895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 610-4425
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