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School Days

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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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16 items

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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go fort...Show more Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Show less

Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go fort...Show more Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. 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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The Night Before Preschool

The Night Before Preschool

by Wing, Natasha

eBook - 2011

It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a r...Show more It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. 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! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school. Show less

It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a r...Show more It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. 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! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school. Show less

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First Day Jitters

First Day Jitters

by Danneberg, Julie

eBook - 2010

Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. With much prodding from Mr. ...Show more Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. Show less

Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. With much prodding from Mr. ...Show more Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. Show less

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Millions of Maxes

Millions of Maxes

by Wolitzer, Meg

eBook - 2022

Max discovers that uniqueness is more than just a name when he goes to school and finds he is not the one and only Max. Max discovers that uniqueness is more than just a name when he goes to school and finds he is not the one and only Max. Show less

Max discovers that uniqueness is more than just a name when he goes to school and finds he is not the one and only Max. Max discovers that uniqueness is more than just a name when he goes to school and finds he is not the one and only Max. Show less

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All Are Welcome

All Are Welcome

by Penfold, Alexandra

eBook - 2018

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Show less

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Show less

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Wemberly Worried

Wemberly Worried

by Henkes, Kevin

Book - 2000

Wemberly worries about everything including starting nursery school. Wemberly worries about everything including starting nursery school. Show less

Wemberly worries about everything including starting nursery school. Wemberly worries about everything including starting nursery school. 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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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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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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The Name Jar

The Name Jar

by Choi, Yangsook

Book - 2001

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Show less

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. 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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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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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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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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