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School Life Books for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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School Life Books for Ages 4–7

School at picture book age is a world unto itself. The best friend at your table, the teacher who gets you, the substitute who doesn't, and the cafeteria that smells like Tuesday. These 4,999 books capture school as children actually live it.

4,999 books

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Earthquake in the Third Grade

The world of a third-grade class is shaken up like a knocked-over ant farm when the students learn their favorite teache

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Arthur Chapter Books #23

Arthur and the Double Dare

Stephen Krensky

Frustrated by a mountain of schoolwork, Arthur and his classmates face a risky decision when they dare each other to ski

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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

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Friends at School

Rochelle Bunnett

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

Ages 3–6

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The King of Kindergarten #1

The King of Kindergarten

Join a brave and enthusiastic boy as he prepares for and conquers his first day of kindergarten. From pancakes to new fr

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Horrible Harry #32

Horrible Harry and the June Box

For the child who wonders how to handle unfair rules or feels the pressure of the school year's end. A classic tale of c

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Arnie and the New Kid

Arnie never gave much thought to his classmate in a wheelchair until a set of crutches helps him see the world from a br

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Marty McGuire #2

Marty McGuire Digs Worms!

Marty and Grandma Barb team up to help the planet by building a wiggly, squirmy worm habitat right in the middle of the

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Gloriana, Presente: A First Day of School Story

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

For the child feeling overwhelmed by a new environment where they don't yet speak the language. A comforting bridge betw

Cover of The Boys Team

A four-year-old boy narrates a busy week at preschool with his two best friends. Follow their daily rhythm of playing to

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Marty McGuire #1

Tomboy Marty is suddenly cast as a princess in the school play, but she discovers that a little improvisation can help h

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Guinea Pigs Don't Talk

Lisa’s first day at a new school turns into a battle of wits as she and a bossy classmate trade pranks involving the cla

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Nikki & Deja #3

The Newsy News Newsletter

Deja just wants her dad at her eighth birthday party, but a rival celebration and a family business trip threaten to rui

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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

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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

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Social-Emotional Learning

Martha E. H. Rustad

For the early reader learning to navigate playground dynamics. This straightforward guide explains what bullying looks l

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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

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Worry Warriors #3

Nervous Nellie Fights First-Day Frenzy

For the child who experiences 'what-ifs' and physical butterflies before the first day of school, this story offers rela

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Horrible Harry #7

Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom

For the child who feels the pressure to act brave while secretly harboring a big fear. This story explores navigating pe

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Lithgow Palooza Readers #4

Who's in Your Class?

For the child feeling nervous about fitting in at school, this rhythmic story celebrates the wonderful variety of talent

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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

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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Costantia Manoli

For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole at a new school, or anyone who has ever had their name mispron

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Nikki & Deja #2

For the child feeling overlooked or anxious about their special day, this story explores the ups and downs of birthday e

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Arthur Chapter Books #18

Muffy's Secret Admirer

Stephen Krensky

Justice is served after Muffy bribes the science fair judges, as her classmates Brain and Francine hatch a clever plan t

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