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Back to school or starting for the first time? These books will help kids prepare for the new school year.

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All Are Welcome: Welcome Back!

All Are Welcome: Welcome Back!

by Penfold, Alexandra

Book - 2023

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school. Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school. Show less

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school. Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school. Show less

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Little Yellow Bus

Little Yellow Bus

by Guendelsberger, Erin

Book - 2022

Little Yellow Bus is nervous on his first day of picking up kids, but as he drives along his route he notices that many of the children are also anxious and he begins to gain confidence. Little Yellow Bus is nervous on his first day of picking up kids, but as he drives along his route he notices that many of the children are also anxious and he begins to gain confidence. Show less

Little Yellow Bus is nervous on his first day of picking up kids, but as he drives along his route he notices that many of the children are also anxious and he begins to gain confidence. Little Yellow Bus is nervous on his first day of picking up kids, but as he drives along his route he notices that many of the children are also anxious and he begins to gain confidence. Show less

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The One and Only Sparkella

The One and Only Sparkella

by Tatum, Channing

Book - 2021

Ella shows up for the first day of school as her super-sparkly self. When the other kids make fun of her she decides to try to be less sparkly. But with ...Show more Ella shows up for the first day of school as her super-sparkly self. When the other kids make fun of her she decides to try to be less sparkly. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of just being herself, no matter what other people say. Show less

Ella shows up for the first day of school as her super-sparkly self. When the other kids make fun of her she decides to try to be less sparkly. But with ...Show more Ella shows up for the first day of school as her super-sparkly self. When the other kids make fun of her she decides to try to be less sparkly. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of just being herself, no matter what other people say. Show less

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On the Night Before Kindergarten

On the Night Before Kindergarten

by Wells, Rosemary

Book - 2023

The night before he starts kindergarten Milo's dreams are full of worry, but after a fun first day of school, Milo decides that he likes kindergarten! The night before he starts kindergarten Milo's dreams are full of worry, but after a fun first day of school, Milo decides that he likes kindergarten! Show less

The night before he starts kindergarten Milo's dreams are full of worry, but after a fun first day of school, Milo decides that he likes kindergarten! The night before he starts kindergarten Milo's dreams are full of worry, but after a fun first day of school, Milo decides that he likes kindergarten! Show less

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Gibberish

Gibberish

by Vo, Young

Book - 2022

When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. Show less

When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. Show less

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Not Yet, Yeti

Not Yet, Yeti

by Freitas, Bethany V.

Book - 2022

It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and helpful classmates are there to remind him that he can always try again. It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and helpful classmates are there to remind him that he can always try again. Show less

It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and helpful classmates are there to remind him that he can always try again. It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and helpful classmates are there to remind him that he can always try again. Show less

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Llama Llama Misses Mama

Llama Llama Misses Mama

by Dewdney, Anna

eBook - 2009

It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. Will Mama Llama come back? ...Show more It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be! Show less

It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. Will Mama Llama come back? ...Show more It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be! Show less

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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

by Higgins, Ryan T

Book - 2018

When a young T. Rex named Penelope starts school, she learns some lessons about her classmates; most importantly, they are not for eating. When a young T. Rex named Penelope starts school, she learns some lessons about her classmates; most importantly, they are not for eating. Show less

When a young T. Rex named Penelope starts school, she learns some lessons about her classmates; most importantly, they are not for eating. When a young T. Rex named Penelope starts school, she learns some lessons about her classmates; most importantly, they are not for eating. Show less

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How to Get your Teacher Ready

How to Get your Teacher Ready

by Reagan, Jean

Book - 2017

After all the school-supply shopping and the back-to-school night, students are ready for their first days of school, but what about their teachers? Kids learn how to make their teachers feel welcome in their classrooms. After all the school-supply shopping and the back-to-school night, students are ready for their first days of school, but what about their teachers? Kids learn how to make their teachers feel welcome in their classrooms. Show less

After all the school-supply shopping and the back-to-school night, students are ready for their first days of school, but what about their teachers? Kids learn how to make their teachers feel welcome in their classrooms. After all the school-supply shopping and the back-to-school night, students are ready for their first days of school, but what about their teachers? Kids learn how to make their teachers feel welcome in their classrooms. Show less

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Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School

Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School

by Jenkins, Emily

Book - 2021

In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all,...Show more In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all, what a silent "e" is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more. He'll make great friends, celebrate lots of holidays, and learn how to use his words. In other words, he will become an expert first grader. Show less

In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all,...Show more In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all, what a silent "e" is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more. He'll make great friends, celebrate lots of holidays, and learn how to use his words. In other words, he will become an expert first grader. Show less

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Lailah's Lunchbox

Lailah's Lunchbox

by Faruqi, Reem

Book - 2015

Lailah is in a new school in a new country. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried t...Show more Lailah is in a new school in a new country. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won't understand. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. Show less

Lailah is in a new school in a new country. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried t...Show more Lailah is in a new school in a new country. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won't understand. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. Show less

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Goodbye, School

Goodbye, School

by Lippert, Tonya K.

Book - 2019

Franny loves her school and has lots of good memories there. But today it's time to leave. As Franny prepares to move to a new school, she takes time to reminisce and cherish her old school. Franny loves her school and has lots of good memories there. But today it's time to leave. As Franny prepares to move to a new school, she takes time to reminisce and cherish her old school. Show less

Franny loves her school and has lots of good memories there. But today it's time to leave. As Franny prepares to move to a new school, she takes time to reminisce and cherish her old school. Franny loves her school and has lots of good memories there. But today it's time to leave. As Franny prepares to move to a new school, she takes time to reminisce and cherish her old school. Show less

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My School Stinks!

My School Stinks!

by Scharnhorst, Becky

Book - 2021

A hilarious 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. A hilarious 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. Show less

A hilarious 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. A hilarious 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. Show less

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And Then Comes School

And Then Comes School

by Brenner, Tom

Book - 2023

Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day. Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day. Show less

Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day. Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day. Show less

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My First Day

My First Day

by Phung, Nguyen Quang

Book - 2021

A Vietnamese boy sets out on a journey in his little wooden boat on "the great river, Mother Mekong." This is his first time making this trip al...Show more A Vietnamese boy sets out on a journey in his little wooden boat on "the great river, Mother Mekong." This is his first time making this trip alone, and he leads us through his travels until he reaches his destination: school, on his very first day. Show less

A Vietnamese boy sets out on a journey in his little wooden boat on "the great river, Mother Mekong." This is his first time making this trip al...Show more A Vietnamese boy sets out on a journey in his little wooden boat on "the great river, Mother Mekong." This is his first time making this trip alone, and he leads us through his travels until he reaches his destination: school, on his very first day. Show less

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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

by Manoli, Costantia

Book - 2022

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Bear With Me

Bear With Me

by Kerascoët

Book - 2023

Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again. Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again. Show less

Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again. Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again. Show less

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Ready for Kindergarten

Ready for Kindergarten

by Freitas, Bethany V.

Book - 2023

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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