Recommended Reads:
First Day of School
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SHY ROBIN AND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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Jaime Kim
On the first day of school, Robin the hippo realizes a young otter named Marco is even more shy than she is and comes to his aid when he falters, discovering her voice can be strong when helping someone.
P ROBE, JGIANT-SIZED BUTTERFLIES ON MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Annie Silvestro
The first day of school is exciting--but it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.
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WHAT IF...?
Justin Roberts
On the first day of school, a girl learns how the giant butterflies in her stomach mean she's learning and growing.
Sonali Fry
Young children can have lots of anxiety, especially when faced with something new, such as starting school. Luckily, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to relieve those first-time jitters!
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MY FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL
Louise Martin
Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "preschool-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school.
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MY FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN
Louise Martin
Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "kindergarten-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school.
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FIRST DAY CRITTER JITTERS
Emily Joof Jory John
First-day-of-school jitters have never been funnier or more reassuring than in this picture book by the New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo.
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MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Beginning readers can learn what to expect on the first day of school. What will it be like? You will meet the teacher and new friends. You will sing songs, play, learn, and so much more!
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LITTLE GHOUL GOES TO SCHOOL
Jef Czekaj
Little Ghoul is nervous about her first day of school. Her mom assures her that it will be great: The teachers will be scary. The lunch will be revolting! And the other classmates will be spine-tingling and creepy. But what if Little Ghoul's greatest fears come true--and everyone is nice?
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STANLEY THE DOG: THE FIRST DAYOF SCHOOL
Bobby Bones
Tells the story of Stanley the bulldog's first day of school, during which he learns the importance of being himself.
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KINDERGARTEN: WHERE KINDNESS MATTERS EVERY DAY
Vera Ahiyya
It's the first day of Kindergarten and the class creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be.
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AND THEN COMES SCHOOL
Tom Brenner
Cooler mornings, cicadas buzzing, apples ripening . . . Can shopping for school supplies be far behind? The evening before the first day means laying out your outfit, loading up your backpack, and filling a lunch box with your favorite things.
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SCHOOL IS COOL
Sabrina Moyle
In the latest picture book from Hello! Lucky, a cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of school. What you learn in school will last all year!
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PLAY DAY SCHOOL DAY
Toni Yuly
Beloved author Toni Yuly shows that learning is play and vice versa, offering a gentle introduction to school for children who are just starting and a warm celebration for those who are going back.
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THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!
Mo Willems
The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.