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Books for Starting School for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Starting School for Ages 8–11

Starting a new grade or a new school at this age means navigating social terrain that has become genuinely complex. Who sits where, who talks to whom, where you fit in a hierarchy you didn't build. These 834 chapter books understand that the academic part is usually the easy part.

834 books

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Rain Fields Children's Books

My 3rd Grade Teacher

For the child feeling nervous about a new classroom or looking to celebrate a special bond with a favorite educator.

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You Wouldn't Want to Be

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Schoolchild

For the student who thinks their teacher is too strict, this hilarious survival guide reveals just how lucky they are no

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What-to-Do Guides for Kids

What to Do When You Worry Too Much

For the child who struggles with big 'what-if' thoughts, this workbook uses metaphors and activities to help them take c

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Scientific Method Investigation

Let's Work Together! Advantages of Working as a Team

For children who struggle with group activities or sharing, this book uses relatable scenarios to show how working as a

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Miss Tery Knows the Story

For the child who feels hesitant about the classroom, this rhyming tale transforms school into a magical world of discov

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Dogger's Garage Band

Let's Play Together

For parents and teachers looking to foster kindness on the playground. This collection offers cooperative games that tur

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The Warrior Backpack

Understand what it feels like to carry worries around every day using the helpful metaphor of a warrior's backpack to ha

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The Amazing World of Stuart

Sara Pennypacker

For the child who meets every new situation with a case of the 'what-ifs.' A whimsical look at navigating school nerves

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Farmer Brown #10

Click, Clack, Quack to School!

For the child feeling nervous about following strict school rules, this silly farmyard adventure shows that classrooms a

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Johnny Boo Goes to School

For the child feeling nervous about their first day, join Johnny Boo and Squiggle for a silly, low-pressure look at what

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Ruby, Head High: Ruby Bridges' First Day of School

Irène Cohen-Janca

For the child learning about fairness and the courage it takes to stand alone. A poetic, evocative look at Ruby Bridges'

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Big Fat Notebooks

Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook

Altair Peterson

For the student who feels overwhelmed by middle school math and needs a clear, visual guide that feels like borrowing th

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My School in the Rain Forest: How Children Attend School Around the World

For the child who wonders how other kids live. Explore the incredible journeys children take to get to school, from rain

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A School Like Mine: A Unique Celebration of Schools Around the World

For the child curious about the world, this book bridges the gap between 'different' and 'alike' by exploring the daily

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Big Fat Notebooks

Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook

Ximena Vengoechea

For the student who feels overwhelmed by history textbooks and needs a visual, organized way to master dates, civilizati

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Sam's Great Mission

Geraldine Oades-Sese

For the child who uses play to process big feelings, this story helps bridge the gap between their superhero imagination

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Scholastic First Biographies

Ruby Bridges, Grace Maccarone

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This simple autobiography helps young readers understand courag

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The Soda Bottle School

Laura Kutner, Suzanne Slade

For children who want to help the planet but feel too small to make a difference, this story shows how simple trash can

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