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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 5,266 books capture school as children actually live it.

5,266 books

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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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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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Arthur Chapter Books

Arthur and the Double Dare

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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Arthur Chapter Books

Muffy's Secret Admirer

Marc Brown

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

Ages 7–10

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Ivan the Terrible

Boris is stuck translating for a new student who doesn't speak English and keeps threatening to turn their classmates in

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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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The Life of Ty #2

Friends of a Feather

Ty is happy his best friend is back from the hospital, but he struggles when everyone else crowds around and his own pla

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The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #5

Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

For the child who prefers helping from the sidelines and wonders how to find their own special way to shine when everyon

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Horrible Harry #26

Horrible Harry and the Dragon War

Best friends Harry and Song Lee have reached a breaking point over a dragon project, leaving the rest of Room 3B caught

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EllRay Jakes #3

EllRay Jakes Is Magic!

For the child who feels small or overlooked and wants to find their own way to shine among peers.

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Horrible Harry #12

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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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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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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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

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Herbie Jones #1

Third grade is full of surprises, from finding mysterious bones in the bathroom to getting lost on a field trip and movi

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Rules at School

Schools Have Rules

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child feeling overwhelmed by classroom expectations. This gentle guide explains the 'why' behind school rules to

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Community Helpers

Community Helpers at School

For the child feeling nervous about starting school or curious about the adults they see in the halls, this guide builds

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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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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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Pat Zietlow Miller

For the child who wants to help but isn't sure how. This gentle story explores how small, everyday actions can make a bi

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A Fine, Fine School #2

A Smart, Smart School

For the child who thrives on creativity and feels stifled by rigid rules, this story celebrates the joy of learning thro

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My Brother Sean

Petronella Breinburg

For the preschooler facing first-day jitters. This gentle classic validates the tears and nerves of starting nursery sch

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My School, Your School, Our Schools

Emma Carlson Berne

For the curious child wondering how other kids spend their day, this global tour of classrooms fosters empathy and an ea

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I'll Always Come Back!

For the child who feels nervous when saying goodbye at the classroom door, this gentle story provides the constant reass

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