|
|
|
|
My first day of preschool
by Louise Martin
Filled with love and affirmations, these sweet stories help children prepare for their first day of school, encouraging them to remember that they are brave, kind and ready for school! Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
Getting ready for kindergarten / : My First Day of School!
by Vera Ahiyya
The Getting Ready series celebrates milestones and holidays and features a diverse and vibrant classroom and community. Just the right combination of humor and heart gives kids the information and confidence they need to welcome new experiences. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
Getting ready for preschool
by Vera Ahiyya
The Getting Ready series celebrates milestones and holidays and features a diverse and vibrant classroom and community. Just the right combination of humor and heart gives kids the information and confidence they need to welcome new experiences. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
The night before preschool
by Natasha Wing
In this delightful takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem, the night before preschool finds a little boy named Billy so nervous that he can't fall asleep, and the friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back!
|
|
|
|
Welcome to unicorn school
by Rose Cobden
On his very first day of school, Rocky the unicorn, when he makes a mistake with his assignment, fears he won't be allowed to stay until he makes a new friend and together, they inspire each other to be brave. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
Ruby's tools for making friends
by Apryl Stott
During her first day at a new school, Ruby, a shy little fox who uses tools to overcome anxiety, wonders if her tools can help her find the confidence to speak up in class and maybe even make some new friends. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
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. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
You can be a good friend (no matter what!) / : A Lil Tj Book
by Taraji P. Henson
When her classmate notices she does things a little differently than everyone else, TJ is relentlessly teased and is filled with anxiety and doubt until she recalls some words of wisdom from her grandma and figures out how to help herself make new friends. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
On the night before kindergarten
by Rosemary Wells
Worried about his first day of school after a night of restless sleep, young rabbit Milo doesn't want to face kindergarten alone until he makes new friends and learns new things! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
First day, hooray!
by June Sobel
Inspired by the way educators talk about emotions and build emotional literacy with young children, this back-to-school picture book follows a group of kids as they learn to identify and process the wide range of feelings they bring on the first day of school. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
The yellow bus
by Loren Long
A tender, gorgeously illlustrated picture book from the #1 New York Times best-selling author/illustrator tells a touching story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places?—?and in the journey along the way. SLJ. K. PW. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Wild for Winnie
by Laura Fitzgerald
When her teacher comes up with a special way to make her feel welcome, new student Winnie, who has sensory processing challenges, helps her classmates realize that sometimes we all feel the world differently—and that’s just fine. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
First day critter jitters
by Jory John
Young animal students attending their first day of school navigate nervousness, apprehension and a tendency to hop around before meeting their Armadillo teacher, who is just as nervous as they are. By the best-selling author of The Bad Seed.
|
|
|
|
When my brother gets home
by Tom Lichtenheld
A younger sister impatiently imagines the fantastical adventures that await her brother’s return from school, from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in the playground to building a cardboard castle. By the best-selling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.
|
|
|
|
All welcome here
by James Preller
A picture-book collection of haiku poems celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges and anxieties while multimedia paintings and collages by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Noisy Paintbox depict diverse characters navigating relatable first-day experiences. Illustrations.
|
|
|
|
|
Sorry, grown-ups, you can't go to school! by Christina GeistA funny role-reversal picture book that will help reluctant students see the appeal of school finds Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even Bow-wow the dog, begging the kids to let them come to school!
|
|
|
|
So big!
by Mike Wohnoutka
Growing so big that he can get dressed, make cereal and pack a backpack all by himself, a young bear gets ready for his first day of school and wonders if he is big enough to overcome his jitters. By the award-winning illustrator of Moo!
|
|
|
|
Juan has the jitters
by Aneta Cruz
Juan is an autistic boy about to start school, and the thought is giving him the jitters; he copes by concentrating on routine things and clapping, but he is worried about being laughed at in school--but his teacher has come up with a series of math games and made Juan the judge, to help him cope with his anxiety about the new situation
|
|
|
|
Even monsters go to school
by Lisa Wheeler
A fresh, humorous back-to-school picture book follows adorable monsters as they go to school, including Bigfoot, who rides a yellow bus; Frankenstein, who shows off his new shoes; Troll, who loves playing tag at recess; and aliens, who are just crazy about school supplies!
|
|
|
|
The wheels on the bus
by James Dean
Pete and his pals head to school in a groovy adaptation of "The Wheels on the Bus" that features sturdy cardstock pages for little hands.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Unicorn is maybe not so great after all
by Bob Shea
A riotous follow-up to Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great finds Unicorn expecting to make his usual big splash on the first day of school only to encounter classmates who are more interested in a trendy toy.
|
|
|
|
The pigeon has to go to school!
by Mo Willems
The irrepressible Pigeon from the Caldecott Honor-winning Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! throws a fit over his worries about the first day of school, from heavy backpacks to finger paint on his feathers.
|
|
|
|
All are welcome
by Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared
|
|
|
|
Kindergarrrten bus
by Mike Ornstein
A big, blustery pirate captain bus driver riotously reassures his crew of nervous kindergarten mateys that school is going to be fun, sharing pirate-themed tips for navigating first-day jitters and getting along with others in uncomfortable situations.
|
|
|
|
It's your first day of school, Busy Bus!
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
A group of first-time students excitedly and nervously board a happy yellow Busy Bus, who has first-day jitters of his own and wonders if the children will like him, if he will be homesick or if he will get lost. By the author of Prudence, the Part-Time Cow
|
|
|
|
School buses
by Julie Murray
Simple text and colorful pictures teach young readers about school buses
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Click, clack, quack to school!
by Doreen Cronin
In this charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times best-selling and Caldecott-winning team, Farmer Brown has been invited to be a guest at the elementary school’s Farm Day, but even though the animals have been practicing their best classroom behavior, they discover that they are not allowed in school, a rule they are determined to work around.
|
|
|
|
Bear's big day
by Salina Yoon
Wanting to prove how grown up he is by leaving behind his stuffed bunny at home while he embarks on a first day of school, Bear struggles with being away from his best friend when his first day does not quite turn out as anticipated.
|
|
|
|
Kindergarten's cool!
by Linda Elovitz Marshall
An energetic rhyming story, designed to reassure preschoolers about their first day of kindergarten, celebrates milestones—from getting dressed in school clothes and carrying a lunch box to participating in fun-filled group activities and making new friends.
|
|
|
|
ABC school's for me!
by Susan B. Katz
A rhyming alphabet story by the award-winning author of ABC, Baby Me! and the best-selling illustrator of the Tacky the Penguin series combines engaging couplets with colorful, alphabet-themed images of familiar objects.
|
|
|
|
My first day
by Leilani Sparrow
A sweet, reassuring picture book follows a little boy as he experiences all the firsts that a first day of school brings, from his first story to his first friend, and when it's time to leave, he can't wait for another day at school!
|
|
|
|
Dinosaur vs. school
by Bob Shea
Loving everything about his first day of preschool, from meeting new friends and dressing up in play clothes to doing arts-and-crafts and playing musical instruments, Dinosaur feels unsure about the challenges of clean-up time before discovering the power of friends working together.
|
|
|
|
School's first day of school
by Adam Rex
The best-selling author of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich and the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Harlem's Little Blackbird present the story of how a school building shares jitters with the students on a first day of school.
|
|
|
|
Rosie goes to preschool
by Karen Katz
A little preschooler who knows everything about the first day of school introduces young children to her cubby, teacher, music class, lunch table and more. By the creator of Where Is Baby's Belly Button?
|
|
|
|
Miss Malarkey leaves no reader behind
by Judy Finchler
Because Principal Wiggins promises to dye his hair purple and sleep on the school roof if the students read one thousand books, Miss Malarkey vows to find each of her students a book to love by the end of the school year, but one video-game loving boy proves to be a challenge.
|
|
|
|
First grade, here I come!
by Nancy L. Carlson
Henry tells his mother that he did not like his first day of first grade, but as he describes what he did and learned, he begins to realize that he might enjoy it after all.
|
|
|
|
I'm telling you, Dex, kindergarten rocks!
by Katie Davis
Although excited about his first day of school, Dexter begins to think of all the things that could go wrong, such as getting lost in school or meeting a mean teacher, until his spunky sister, Jessie, provides the perfect words of encouragement that puts his mind at ease for good!
|
|
|
|
The night before first grade
by Natasha Wing
Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed in different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends--in a poem based on "The Night Before Christmas." Original.
|
|
|
|
Countdown to kindergarten
by Alison McGhee
After hearing about all the horrors of school from a first grader, a little girl decides that school is not for her and has to find a way out as the first day of school draws ever closer.
|
|
|
|
First day jitters
by Julie Danneberg
Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class
|
|
|
|
Pooh's first day of school
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Pooh, Christopher Robin, and Piglet spend a fun-filled first day at their preschool building blocks, playing with other children, taking naps, eating snacks, and learning all kinds of wonderful things.
|
|
|
|
Mr. Ouchy's first day
by B. G. Hennessy
Mr. Ouchy, a new teacher, is nervous about his first day of school, but when he teaches the class about time and counting, they all enjoy the experience, in a funny twist to the first-day-of-school jitters.
|
|
|
|
Clifford school days treasury
by Norman Bridwell
In a learning treasury with a padded cover, Clifford introduces preschoolers to letter shapes and sounds, Emily Elizabeth throws Clifford a birthday party that invites readers to count to ten, and readers can learn more than three hundred vocabulary words as they follow Clifford through a fun-filled day.
|
|
|
|
Off to kindergarten
by Tony Johnston
Energetic text and vibrant watercolor illustrations combine to follow a little boy, who, on his first day of kindergarten, thinks he needs to bring a pillow, cookies, milk, paints, and his swings with him until his mother tells him he only needs to bring one thing--himself!
|
|
|
|
Miss Bindergarten gets ready for kindergarten
by Joseph Slate
Miss Bindergarten, the Kindergarten teacher, organizes her classroom, stacking the shelves and hanging the charts, in preparation for the exciting upcoming first day of school.
|
|
|
|
Froggy goes to school
by Jonathan London
Presents an amusing tale of a common situation in a young child's life as Froggy, nervous and excited about his first day of school, fumbles and jumbles about the house in an attempt to prepare himself for the approaching day.
|
|
|
|
School safety
by Nancy Loewen
Offers rules for behaving in a safe way in the classroom, on the playground, and while waiting for and riding the bus
|
|
|
|
School Bus saves the day
by Peter Bently
School Bus takes Mr. Hodges' class into the city center to enjoy the carnival parade, and they are right on the spot when the float carrying the carnival king and queen breaks down
|
|
|
|
How do dinosaurs go to school?
by Jane Yolen
Youngsters will delight in the hilarious antics of dinosaurs as they ride the bus to school, jump on top of their desks, read their favorite books, and have fun on the playground with all of their friends!
|
|
|
|
My preschool
by Anne F. Rockwell
Preschool is so much fun for a little boy as he plays with his classmates, participates in circle time, and splashes around at the water table before saying good-bye to all his friends at the end of his busy day.
|
|
|
|
Off to first grade
by Louise Borden
Each member of a first grade class, as well as their teacher, principal, and a bus driver, expresses excitement, worry, or hope as the first day of school begins in alphabetical order.
|
|
|
|
All my stripes : a story for children with autism
by Shaina Rudolph
Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more
|
|
|
|
Eva and Sadie and the best classroom ever!
by Jeff Cohen
A sequel to Eva and Sadie and the Worst Haircut EVER! finds second-grader Sadie confronting unexpected challenges while helping her little sister, Eva, learn everything she needs to know for kindergarten.
|
|
|
|
Ready for school, Murphy?
by Brendan Murphy
Not wanting to go to school because of what he describes as butterflies in his tummy and ants in his pants, little Murphy finally gives up before his long-suffering dad reveals that it is Saturday.
|
|
|
|
Llama Llama misses Mama
by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama--The star of Llama Llama Mad at Mama--experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.
|
|
|
|
The little school bus
by Margery Cuyler
A happy little school bus and Driver Bob awaken early to pick up the children, drop them off at school, then head to the garage for some minor repairs.
|
|
|
|
School buses
by Allan Morey
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers explains the things on a school bus that help keep students safe as they travel to and from school"
|
|
|
|
I'm new here
by Anne Sibley O'Brien
Three children from other countries (Somalia, Guatemala and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States.
|
|
|
|
Birdie's first day of school
by Sujean Rim
Birdie is both excited and nervous about starting school, but once she sees the classroom and meets her teacher, she knows that everything will be fine.
|
|
|
|
Monkey : not ready for kindergarten
by Marc Tolon Brown
Worrying that everything will go wrong as he prepares for his first day of kindergarten, little Monkey is given step-by-step reassurances from his family, who help him get a new backpack, prepare a yummy lunch and read books about what to expect. By the award-winning creator of the Arthur series.
|
|
|
|
Teachers
by Cari Meister
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of what teachers teach, and what they do before and after school"--Provided by publisher
|
|
|
|
The night before first grade
by Natasha Wing
Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed different classrooms, but they make the best of it—and some new friends—in this book based on the classic The Night Before Christmas poem.
|
|
|
|
Oh no, school!
by Hye-gyæong Chang
Colourful illustrations and a character kids relate to, helping address anxieties and encouraging kids to see school as less scary.
|
|
|
|
First day of school
by Nicola Barber
Explains what to expect on the first day of school, including getting ready, transportation, being apart from parents, class activities, playing, lunch, getting to know people, and returning home
|
|
|
|
Little Wolf goes to school
by Mary Packard
As the first day of school approaches, Little Wolf wonders if he will do well, especially as his friends have heard that they will be doing things like fishing and building nests that do not interest him and for which he has no talent
|
|
|
|
Pirates go to school
by Corinne Demas
A rhyming tale of pirates who go to school accompanied by their parrots, learn arithmetic and letters, and want to hear sea stories at storytime
|
|
|
|
I don't want to go to school!
by Stephanie Blake
Simon the rabbit does not want to go to his first day of school, but by the time his mother comes to take him home, he is having such a good time that he does not want to leave
|
|
|
|
Maisy goes to preschool
by Lucy Cousins
Eager to arrive, Maisy is ready for a day with her friends--painting pictures, having snacktime, taking a nap, and riding down the slide in the playground during recess.
|
|
|
|
I love school!
by Hans Wilhelm
Noodles thinks that going to school sounds like a lot of fun, but when he get's there, it turns out to be a big, scary place where Noodles feels lost and alone--until he makes new friends, meets a nice teacher and realizes that school isn't frightening, it's fun!
|
|
|
|
First day of school
by Anne F. Rockwell
Mrs. Madoff's students compare notes about getting ready for their first day of school after vacation
|
|
|
|
Rocking in my school shoes
by Eric Litwin
Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song
|
|
|
|
There was an old lady who swallowed some books!
by Lucille Colandro
A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing a variety of items related to school, including books, a ruler, and chalk
|
|
|
|
The invisible boy
by Trudy Ludwig
Feeling invisible in a class of students who exclude him from groups, games and birthday parties, little Brian welcomes a class newcomer with whom he works on a school project in ways that help him to stand out. By the author of My Secret Bully.
|
|
|
|
Charlie goes to school
by Ree Drummond
A continuation of the best-selling series that includes Charlie the Ranch Dog finds the trusty basset hound establishing a school for his reluctant furry friends, in a story complemented by recipes for after-school treats. By the Food Network's star of The Pioneer Woman.
|
|
|
|
Martha Bunny loves school
by Clara Vulliamy
Martha Bunny is excited to be preparing for her first day of school, but along with selecting the perfect outfit and filling her new school bag, she must find a way to keep her younger brothers entertained.
|
|
|
|
You're wearing that to school?!
by Lynn Plourde
A cautious mouse named Tiny gives advice to his best friend, an exuberant hippopotamus named Penelope, on such things as what to wear and what to take for show-and-tell on the first day of school.
|
|
|
|
Mom, it's my first day of kindergarten!
by Hyewon Yum
When his mother expresses anxiety over his upcoming entry into kindergarten, an enthusiastic youngster offers reassurances about the exciting new things and people he expects to encounter. By the award-winning author of There Are No Scary Wolves.
|
|
|
|
Marley goes to school
by John Grogan
Marley the rambunctious dog sniffs his way to Cassie's school and wreaks havoc as he searches for her, wolfing down hot dogs in the cafeteria, setting free a bunch of mice in science class and more mischief along the way.
|
|
|
|
It's time for preschool!
by Esmé Raji Codell
An energetic and reassuring introduction to preschool illustrates the range of experiences children will encounter during a typical day, from drop-off to pick-up, as well as special events that occur throughout the year, such as fire drills and field trips.
|
|
|
|
I pledge allegiance
by Pat Mora
Supporting her aunt's efforts to become a U.S. citizen, a young Mexican-American girl helps her aunt study for her membership tests, shares family memories from Mexico and looks forward to leading her class in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
|
|
|
|
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick D BarnesA Newbery Honor-winning author offers an empowering story about a confident little boy who takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, encouraging new students with a reassuring message about this exciting milestone.
|
|
|
|
My teacher is a monster! (no, I am not) : No, I Am Not by Peter BrownThinking his teacher is a monster for her no-nonsense disciplinary practices, young Bobby meets his teacher at the park on a weekend and discovers she may not be so monstrous after all. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Creepy Carrots!
|
|
|
|
|
|