Whether you love it or dread it, it's just about here--back to school! Whether you're looking for a book to help anxious littles worried about school starting or just trying to get kids excited about the prospect, check out the books below for some new ideas!
Written by Simon Rich
Illustrated by Tom Toro
New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2023. Picture Book.
Illustrated by Tom Toro
New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2023. Picture Book.
Backpack has back-to-school on its mind. They love summertime, just hanging in the closet with their best friends, winter coat, and laundry hamper. But going back to school is so scary! Backpack feels out of place and stressed until a chance encounter helps them find a new friend.
How to Get Your Octopus to School
Written by Becky Scharnhorst
Illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett
New York: Flamingo Books, 2023. Picture Book.
Written by Becky Scharnhorst
Illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett
New York: Flamingo Books, 2023. Picture Book.
Your octopus may not want to go to school, but you just know he's going to love it! Unfortunately, you'll have to try to find him to tell him that and he's excellent at hide-and-seek.
By Monica Arnaldo
New York: Katherine Tegen Books, 2023. Picture Book.
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day of school, their teacher is nowhere to be seen. All they can see is the name "Mr. S," written on the blackboard and a sandwich sitting beneath the words. Wait a second...is the sandwich their teacher?!
Written by Jamel Campbell
Illustrated by Lydia Mba
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2024. Picture Book.
Illustrated by Lydia Mba
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2024. Picture Book.
Olu is nervous about going to school for the first time. It's comforting to know his friends will be there, but what about the teacher? Olu worries he'll be scary, with pointed teeth. Or maybe he'll breathe fire, like a dragon! All Olu's worries are manifesting in shaky legs and an upset tummy. Will Olu ever be able to relax and enjoy school --and his new teacher?
Written by Bethany V. Freitas
Illustrated by Maja Andersen
New York, NY : Clarion Books, 2023. Picture Book.
Illustrated by Maja Andersen
New York, NY : Clarion Books, 2023. Picture Book.
Written in a call and response format, this book follows a group of children getting ready for their first day of kindergarten.
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