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For little ones nervous about starting preschool - pick this one up! To get out of going to school -Ravi dresses up as his favorite insect since obviously they don’t go to school! With fun illustrations this is a great primer for getting kiddos ready for new situations!
Being the school tour guide is a big deal! You have to show enthusiasm, show all the important spots, and more! In this fun story, follow along a little girl as she takes a new kid on the tour of school!
AUGUST 2025 | ISSUE 13
On the first day of school, students find their favorite librarian has retired and Ms. Bangle is in her place! As well as she does things differently! Will the kids find a way to get rid of Ms Bangle or come to enjoy her way of doing things?
This book is a great sensory experience of the signs to anticipate leading up to the first day of school! Cicadas buzzing, cooler mornings, and more mean the first day of school is just around the corner!
Follow along in this hilarious story as the Penelope Rex does her first day of school with human kids! She tries her best not to eat them but when the class pet takes a bit of her finger, Penelope learns why you shouldn’t eat your classmates!
For the upcoming preschooler, here’s a list of things to expect as you prepare! This is filled with funny and sweet moments that your kiddo can look forward to as they begin preschool.
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Jacqueline Wo
Jaqueline Woodson is an Award-Winning and NY Times Best Selling author who write books for children, teens and adults. Some of Woodson’s other accomplishments include serving as the Young People’s Poet Laureate from 2015-2017, being named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for the 2018-2019 year by the Library of Congress. In 2020, Woodson was named a MacArthur Fellow and was awarded the Hans Christian Anderson Medal. Woodson lives in Brooklyn, NY with her family. Check out her picture book, “The Day You Begin” for a boost of confidence before the first day of school!
BEYOND THE BOOK:
This color changing flower experiment will dazzle curious minds and provide a perfect opportunity to practice color recognition!
Explore the back-to-school season with this school supply themed sensory tub that will entertain your little one as well as strengthen motor skills!
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Transition into the fall season with this allergyfriendly zucchini bread. Perfect for quick breakfasts, packed lunches or an after school snack!