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Chapter Books About Starting School

Starting school in chapter book form means the story unfolds over days and weeks, not just the first morning. The slow accumulation of friendships, routines, and the gradual feeling of belonging. These 638 books capture the long version.

638 books

Cover of The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life

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

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

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Cover of Ready, Set, School!

Rory the Raccoon #2

Ready, Set, School!

Jacquelyn Mitchard

Rory the raccoon builds his confidence during a night away from home, proving he’s ready for the big transition to his f

Ages 3–6

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 Friendships and Backflips

Friendships and Backflips

Starting secondary school is hard enough, but Tara also has to choose between her best friend's sleepover and her intens

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 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 Go to School

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

Cover of Pooh's School Day

Pooh's School Day

For the child curious about what happens in a classroom, this gentle story uses familiar friends to introduce school rou

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 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 The Worst Night Ever

The Worst Class Trip Ever #2

The Worst Night Ever

A simple mission to rescue a pet ferret leads Wyatt and Matt into a high school party where they uncover a dark secret h

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 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 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

Cover of Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters

Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters

Meredith Zeitlin

Fourteen-year-old Kelsey heads to high school in Manhattan with a plan to reinvent herself, only for every attempt at a

Cover of Schools Have Rules

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

Cover of I'll Never Let You Go

I'll Never Let You Go

Marianne Richmond

Edward the bear loves his blankie more than anything, but his mother helps him understand why his best friend has to sta

Cover of You're Wearing THAT to School?!

Tiny and Penelope #1

You're Wearing THAT to School?!

Tiny the mouse has lots of serious advice, but his best friend Penelope the hippo is heading to the first day of school

Cover of Nervous Nellie Fights First-Day Frenzy

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

Cover of Middle School

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition #1

David Borgenicht, Ben H. Winters, Robin Epstein

For the student feeling overwhelmed by the social and academic pressures of junior high, this guide offers humorous, ste

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 Harry and Tuck

For children navigating evolving friendships, this gentle story shows how even best friends can grow and change, while s

More Formats for Starting School

Picture Books(101)Young Adult(55)Early Readers(43)Graphic Novels(28)Poetry(28)Middle Grade(23)Board Books(4)

Starting School by Age Group

Books for Starting School for Ages 0–3(687)Books for Starting School for Ages 12–18(487)Books for Starting School for Ages 4–7(1345)Books for Starting School for Ages 8–11(834)