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School Life Books for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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School Life Books for Ages 0–3

School for the youngest readers means the classroom, the teacher, the cubby with your name on it. These 1,006 books introduce the rhythms of school life with the gentleness toddlers need.

1,006 books

Cover of Katie and the Crayons

Katie and the Crayons

Trish a Carpenter

For the child who needs a spark of inspiration to see the world differently. This sweet story celebrates the magic of ma

Cover of Scary Sam the DON'T Monster

Scary Sam the DON'T Monster

A J Colucci, Beth Lancellotti Psy D

For the child who struggles with impulse control and big reactions to the word 'don't,' this book offers clinical tools

Cover of Nora's First Day at School

My Teacher Hilda #1

Nora's First Day at School

Tamar Bobokhidze

For the child feeling nervous about their first classroom experience, this story provides comfort by showing that school

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Cover of George and Matilda Mouse and the Floating School

George and Matilda Mouse #3

George and Matilda Mouse and the Floating School

Heather S. Buchanan

For the child feeling nervous about changes or searching for a safe space to learn and grow after a scary experience.

Ages 3–7

Cover of Pete and Polo's Big School Adventure

Pete and Polo #1

Pete and Polo's Big School Adventure

Adrian Reynolds

It is a big day for everyone as a young boy and his favorite stuffed polar bear take their very first steps into the wor

Cover of Tom and Penny's Worry Book - Starting School

Tom and Penny's Worry Book - Starting School

For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this gentle story follows Tom and Penny as they transform school-da

Cover of The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten

The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten

For the child who needs a playful reminder that school rules apply to everyone, even grown-ups. A silly role-reversal th

Cover of Dad's First Day

Dad's First Day

For the child who is ready to take on the world while their grown-up is having a hard time saying goodbye on the first d

Cover of Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten!

Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten!

For the parent feeling more nervous about the transition to school than their little one. A clever role-reversal that bu

Cover of Go to School

Bugville Critters #2

For the preschooler or kindergartner feeling the 'first day jitters,' this sweet bug-filled story turns school routines

Cover of Recess Mess

First-Grade Friends #1

Grace Maccarone

For the child learning to navigate the high energy and small social squabbles of the playground. A rhyming guide to scho

Cover of Clifford's First School Day

Clifford the Big Red Dog #45

Clifford's First School Day

Norman Bridwell

For the child feeling nervous about their first day, follow a tiny puppy who makes messy mistakes but still has a wonder

Cover of Jasper the Bold(ish)

Jasper the Bold(ish)

Krystal Fernandes

For the child who feels like a 'bold-ish' explorer but needs a little extra courage to step through the classroom door f

Cover of Emily's First Day Of School

Emily's First Day Of School

For the child feeling those big 'first day' jitters, this story walks through a typical school day to replace mystery wi

Cover of Tucker's Four-Carrot School Day

Tucker the Rabbit

Tucker's Four-Carrot School Day

Tucker the bunny feels a little bit nervous as he gathers his courage to head off for his very first day of school.

Cover of Elephant Goes to School

Grandma Tildy #2

Elephant Goes to School

For the child who is nervous about fitting in or curious about what happens at school, this silly story uses an elephant

Cover of Noni Is Nervous

Noni Is Nervous

Heather Hartt-Sussman

For the child who asks 'what if' about everything from playdates to the planet. A comforting look at how one little girl

Cover of Out and About at the Zoo

Out and About at the Zoo

Kathleen W. Deady

For the child preparing for their very first school outing, this gentle guide builds excitement and familiarity with the

Cover of You Can't Go To School Naked!

You Can't Go To School Naked!

Dianne Billstrom

For the child who giggles at the thought of being undressed in public, this silly story turns the morning battle into a

Cover of Lissy's Friends

Lissy's Friends

For the child who feels like an outsider at a new school. Lissy uses her creativity to bridge the gap between her inner

Cover of Different Kinds of Good-byes

Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood

Different Kinds of Good-byes

Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly

Gentle photographs and supportive text help little ones understand and talk about the many ways we say goodbye to people

Cover of The Crayon Box that Talked

The Crayon Box that Talked

For the child learning how to appreciate differences and get along with others, especially in new social settings like p

Cover of Yellow Umbrella

Yellow Umbrella

Lyrical, wordless illustrations follow a parade of colorful umbrellas through a rain-soaked city, creating a rhythmic an

Cover of Bob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek

Bob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek

Rebecca Ashdown

Bob, Flo, and Sam are three penguins learning how to navigate friendship and make sure everyone has a place in their gam

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