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Chapter Books About First Day

First days in chapter books have room for the full social complexity. Not just the morning but the lunch period, the bus ride home, the text to a friend about how it went. These 942 books capture the first day in full.

942 books

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Maisy First Experiences #15

Maisy Goes to the Movies

For the preschooler preparing for their very first trip to the cinema, this gentle guide covers everything from buying s

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Houghton Mifflin

Petra absolutely adores fish, but she is terrified of the water! Follow her splashing journey as she tries to be brave e

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Maisy First Experiences #22

Maisy Goes to a Show

For the preschooler who is nervous about their first theater performance, this gentle guide eases worries by showing exa

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A World of Field Trips

Going to a Zoo

Rebecca Rissman

Prepare your little explorer for their first school outing by discovering what field trips are and the amazing animals t

Ages 4–7

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What's Great About

Snorkeling for Fun!

Jessica Gunderson

For the curious child eager to explore the underwater world, this book explains how to safely enjoy snorkeling and disco

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Arlene Blanchard's Easy-to-Read #2

Arlene Blanchard

It is Ben's very first day on the job at the quarry, and he is learning exactly how to command and operate a massive, po

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Spot Goes to the Library

Spot joins in for storytime and meets the librarian as he picks out his favorite books to borrow in this sturdy board bo

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Usborne First Experiences

Going to a Party

For the toddler or preschooler feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about their first birthday party invitation.

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The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life

A public wardrobe malfunction feels like the end of the world in this relatable story of recovering from a middle school

Cover of Go to School

Susie Jaramillo

For the little one feeling nervous about their first classroom experience, this bilingual song-filled book turns school

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Fiona the Flower Girl

For the child who has been asked to be a flower girl and feels a mix of excitement and first time jitters about their bi

Cover of Seashore Baby

For the family preparing for their toddler's first trip to the beach. This gentle lift-the-flap story captures the senso

Cover of My Dentist

Harlow Rockwell

For a young child feeling nervous about their first dentist visit, this gentle book demystifies the experience with simp

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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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The Riding Lesson

Jennifer K. Mann

For the child whose big expectations don't quite match reality. This story helps little ones navigate the nerves and sur

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When the Mountain Sings

For kids facing a big challenge or learning to push their limits, this story captures the pressure and excitement of com

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My Lift-the-flap Plane Book

For the curious preschooler preparing for their first flight or the child who is fascinated by how huge machines work be

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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

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Joe and Sparky #4

For the child who feels a mix of nerves and excitement about new environments. A cautious giraffe and a bold turtle navi

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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

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Bea in the Nutcracker

Tiny dancers in a toddler ballet class get ready for their very first big performance of The Nutcracker.

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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

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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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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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