Here are our favorite books about going to school for children. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted. |
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The World Needs More Purple Schools
by Kristen Bell
With teamwork and lots of laughter, Penny Purple and her pals put their purple skills to good use when they decide to paint the school their favorite color—purple!
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Tomatoes In My Lunchbox
by Costantia Manoli
A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home.
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Bunny Braves the Day: A First-Day-Of-School Story
by Suzanne Bloom
It's the first day of school, and little Bunny feels like something is flip-flopping in his belly. He won't know anyone. He doesn't know how to tie his shoes or how to read. And what if no one likes him? Can Bunny's sister convince him that the first day won't be a horrible disaster?
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Welcome To Dinosuar School
by Rose Cobden
Nervous about her first day of school, Jewel the dinosaur makes new friends once she settles into her new class and has a ROAR-ing good time!
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Who Will U Be?
by Jessica Hische
While on the annual“Find Yourself Field Trip,” curious little letter“u” is excited to see how letters are used around the world, making her wonder who she will be when she grows up, in this clever introduction to typography for kids.
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Back to School, Backpack!
by Simon Rich
In this rollicking romp through the first day of school, an anxious backpack, dragged up the stairs on its butt and stuffed into a strange new locker, feels out of place until it makes a special friend.
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The Brilliant Ms. Bangle
by Cara Devins
When their favorite librarian retires, the students have a tough time adjusting to her replacement, Ms. Bangle, until they discover change can be a fun, positively brilliant experience!
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Mr. S
by Monica Arnaldo
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words “Mr. S” on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
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Ready For Kindergarten
by Bethany V. Freitas
With each spread featuring a different kid-friendly, kindergarten-ready activity, this picture book, written in a call-and-response format, follows a diverse cast of soon-to-be kindergartners as they get ready for their first day of school.
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Kindergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
by Vera Ahiyya
Leo, a quiet kid who is not ready for his first day of kindergarten, ends up having a great day when he makes a kindness pledge and discovers he knows a lot about being kind to others.
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Play Day, School Day
by Toni Yuly
Asking his big sister what school is like when a new year approaches, a little brother listens with increasing enthusiasm to descriptions of riding the bus, reading, learning science and playing with other kids before discovering that with a little imagination, nature itself can be a teacher.
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Little Yellow Bus
by Erin Guendelsberger
In this adorable back-to-school picture book, Little Yellow Bus tries everything he can think of to get out of going to school, but with a little encouragement from his parents, he realizes he can do anything he sets his mind to.
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Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time For School!
by Carrie Finison
Determined not to be the last student to arrive on the first day of school, Little Tortoise is overtaken by Cheetah, Llama, and a snail on a scooter, but the timely arrival of Mr. Sloth changes everything.
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Llama Llama Back To School
by Reed Duncan
Longing for summertime to last forever, Llama Llama is anxious about starting school until he discovers learning is fun with the help of his friends and Mama Llama.
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Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!
by e. E. Charlton-Trujillo
Wanting fans not friends, drummer Lupe Lopez, who is determined to rock kindergarten literally refuses to play by the rules until a less-than-starstruck teacher and the lack of fans make her reconsider her no friends rule.
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Little Bat In Night School
by
Brian Lies
Excited for his first night of school, Little Bat finds his world turned upside down when he finally arrives, in this adorable picture book that celebrates the experience of going to school for the first time.
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First Day Of School
by
Esther van den Berg
Despite his misgivings, Robin has the best first day of school during which he skips rope, builds a tower of blocks and even goes to the bathroom by himself! Illustrations.
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Sounds Like School Spirit
by
Meg Fleming
Interactive and super entertaining, this exuberant celebration of school spirit follows kids from circle time to the lunch line!
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My School Stinks!
by
Becky Scharnhorst
A back-to-school story told through journal entries about a boy who finds himself at a new school where the other students are REAL animals.
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