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

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Books for Starting School for Ages 0–3

For toddlers, "school" often means daycare or preschool, and the central experience is separation. Leaving the person you love most in a place you don't know yet. These 687 books address that moment directly, with the warmth and simplicity very young children need.

687 books

Cover of Find Spot at Preschool

Find Spot at Preschool

For the toddler preparing for their first classroom experience, this interactive hide-and-seek story turns preschool rou

Cover of Don't Forget I Love You

Don't Forget I Love You

For the little one experiencing separation anxiety or first-day jitters, this gentle story offers the warm reassurance t

Cover of Super Sue at Super School

Super Sue at Super School

Cressida Cowell

For the little one nervous about starting nursery school, this interactive book transforms the first day into a series o

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Cover of A Day at School

The World of the Very Hungry Caterpillar

A Day at School

Eric Carle

For the toddler or preschooler nervous about their first day in the classroom, this comforting board book turns school r

Ages 0–4

Cover of We Share This School A Community Book

We Share This School A Community Book

For the toddler or local preschooler preparing to join their first classroom, this gentle rhyme celebrates the kindness

Cover of The Complete Book of First Experiences

Usborne First Experiences

The Complete Book of First Experiences

For the preschooler facing a big milestone: these nine stories use a gentle, repetitive approach to help kids know exact

Cover of Dotty

For the child who isn't quite ready to leave their imaginary friends behind as they navigate the big transition to a new

Cover of Otto Goes to School

Otto Goes to School

For the child feeling those first day jitters, Otto the dog provides a silly and reassuring look at how much fun school

Cover of Fall Is for School

Fall Is for School

Robert Neubecker

For the child who is feeling nervous or grumpy about summer ending, this high-energy book turns school jitters into autu

Cover of Keisha Ann Can!

Keisha Ann Can!

For the preschooler or kindergartner getting ready for their first day. Keisha Ann shows how much she can do, from ridin

Cover of Friends at School

Friends at School

Rochelle Bunnett

For the child starting preschool who may be curious about others with different abilities, showing that everyone plays,

Cover of Mama, Don't Go!

Yoko & Friends: School Days #1

Mama, Don't Go!

Yoko navigates the big feelings of a kindergarten morning and discovers a comforting truth with the help of a new friend

Cover of The First Day of School

Sparky and Eddie #1

The First Day of School

Two young friends face the jitters of a big first day and decide to be brave together, even when they find themselves as

Cover of My First Word Book About School

My First Word Books

My First Word Book About School

Help your little one feel confident about their next big step with this colorful visual guide to the daily routines and

Cover of Countdown to the First Day of School

Countdown to the First Day of School

AnnMarie Harris

Ten eager neighbors get their backpacks and supplies ready as they count down the days until the classroom doors finally

Cover of This Is My School

This Is My School

For the child feeling nervous about their first day or curious about what happens behind school doors, this guide uses r

Cover of At Playschool

Colin McNaughton

For the toddler preparing for their first day away from home, this gentle introduction shows the fun and rhythm of a typ

Cover of Ready for School, Murphy?

Ready for School, Murphy?

Brendán Murphy

Murphy has butterflies in his tummy and every excuse ready to avoid the classroom, until a surprising calendar realizati

Cover of Dinosaur vs. School

Dinosaur vs. #6

Dinosaur vs. School

Dinosaur is ready to conquer preschool with glitter and googly eyes, but he soon realizes that even the toughest prehist

Cover of Spot Loves School

Spot Loves School

For the toddler or preschooler feeling nervous about their first day of daycare or preschool. This interactive story sho

Cover of Sea Monster's First Day

Sea Monster's First Day

Starting school is scary for anyone, but it is especially hard when you are a giant sea monster trying to make new frien

Cover of Peanut Butter's First Day of School

Peanut Butter & Friends #4

Peanut Butter's First Day of School

For the child feeling those first-day-of-school jitters. Peanut Butter and his food-item friends help little ones naviga

Cover of Olu's Teacher

Jamel C. Campbell

For the child feeling nervous about their new classroom: a tender look at first-day fears and the relief of finding a te

Cover of Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School

Moonlight School #1

Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School

Mouse is far too shy to say hello on her first night of school, until a game of hide-and-seek with a bat, cat, and owl h

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