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First Day of School Picture Books
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items Perfect picture books for the first day of school or going back to school at the beginning of a new year! This collection has books for multiple levels and interests, cozy, funny, and more! Included in this list are books about more than the first da...
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him?
The school has a rou...
School's First Day of School|Hardcover
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the ch...
The King of Kindergarten|Hardcover
MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things s...
The Queen of Kindergarten|Hardcover
With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, “Our Class is a Family” is a book that will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves, it’s okay to m...
Our Class is a Family|Hardcover
Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she’s nervous and doesn’t want to start a new school year. She doesn’t know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it.
With a little convincing from Mr. ...
First Day Jitters|Hardcover
For home and classroom reading, this comforting picture book helps kids navigate first-day jitter, while showing that mistakes, mishaps, and trying new things are all part of learning and growing.
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book
When the dancing dino's book turns up in a school library, they leap out and bring their musical mayhem to a kid’s classroom! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and ...
Dancing Dinos Go to School
Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus’s many windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too. What a fun job—but much to...
Time for School, Little Blue Truck: A Back to School Book for Kids
The Crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they’re looking forward to the most. They’re also ready to meet new friends . . . and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class.
The Crayons Go Back to School
Summer days are getting shorter and it's almost time for the first day of school for Llama! But Llama Llama isn’t ready for summertime to end. It's been full of backyard camping, family picnics, and ice cream with friends. All he wants is for summer ...
Llama Llama Back to School
Kids will love read-aloud time with their wily friend the Pigeon. This book is perfect for preparing kids and caretakers for the first day of school.
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.
David Goes to School
Can you find letters, blocks, dominoes, kickballs, and more? What's hidden on the desk or the blackboard? And what do you see in the schoolyard? The I Spy classics are back with fresh new designs and bonus riddles! The New York Times bestselling seri...
I Spy School Days
The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.
The Kissing Hand
Pete the Cat is back—and this time he’s rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his...
Rocking in My School Shoes (Pete the Cat Series)
Lola is not so sure about school. After all, why would she need to count higher than ten when she never eats more than ten cookies at a time? Once again, it's up to ever-patient big brother Charlie to persuade Lola that school is worthwhile — and tha...
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
Chrysanthemum loved her name . . . until she went to school. "I'm named after my grandmother", said Victoria. "You're named after a flower". Chrysanthemum wilted. Nothing got any better--until the students met their music teacher, Mrs. Delphinium Twi...
Chrysanthemum
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the o...
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcomin...
The Invisible String
It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool, and Mama Llama helps to make sure he is ready. Together they meet the teachers, see other children, and look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama Llama to leave for work, and suddenly, Lla...
Llama Llama Misses Mama