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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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Alpaca Goes Back-a to School by Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenThe 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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Fish Don't Go To School by Deb PiluttiHenry tackles his first-day-of-school nerves by donning his beloved sparkly fish costume, but as the day progresses and he becomes more comfortable, Henry takes off different parts of his costume.
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Scarecited On the First Day of School by Alliah L. AgostiniIt'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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On the First Day of Preschool by Tish RabeA modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom where there are so many new things to do.
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The World Needs More Purple Schools by Kristen BellWith 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 ManoliA 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 BloomIt'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 Dinosaur School by Rose CobdenNervous 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 HischeWhile 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 RichIn 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 DevinsWhen 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 ArnaldoWhen 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. FreitasWith 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 AhiyyaLeo, 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 YulyAsking 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 GuendelsbergerIn 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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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 DuncanLonging 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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