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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 I'll Always Come Back!

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

Cover of Countdown to the First Day of School

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

Cover of My First Word Book About School

My First Word Books

My First Word Book About School

Help your little one feel confident about their next big step with this colorful visual guide to the daily routines and

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Cover of At Playschool

At the... #1

At Playschool

Colin McNaughton

For the toddler preparing for their first day away from home, this gentle introduction shows the fun and rhythm of a typ

Ages 1–4

Cover of Don't Eat the Teacher!

Sammy the Shark #1

Don't Eat the Teacher!

Sammy the shark is so excited for the first day of school that he keeps taking bites out of everything in sight, from th

Cover of Keisha Ann Can!

Keisha Ann Can!

For the preschooler or kindergartner getting ready for their first day. Keisha Ann shows how much she can do, from ridin

Cover of Peanut Butter's First Day of School

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

Cover of Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma

Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma

Keith Calabrese

Kindergarten feels big and scary, but with a special headband and a little help from Dad, Lena finds the courage to help

Cover of The King of Kindergarten

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

Cover of Keeping Cool in Middle School

Agnes Parker #3

Keeping Cool in Middle School

Kathleen O'Dell

For the middle schooler who worries that being friends with the 'weird' kid might ruin their reputation.

Cover of School Days

I Spy Classic #6

For the child who loves a visual challenge, this book turns school scenes into an interactive scavenger hunt that builds

Cover of Houghton Mifflin Reading Student Edition Grade 1.1 Here We Go 2005

Houghton Mifflin Reading Student Edition Grade 1.1 Here We Go 2005

James David Cooper, Houghton Mifflin Company, John J. Pikulski

For parents seeking to support their first grader's emerging literacy, this student edition provides foundational readin

Cover of The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy #1

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy

Donna Barba Higuera

For the child feeling nervous about their first day at a new school, this story shows that even a scary monster under th

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Miss Bindergarten

Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten

For the child preparing to reach their first big classroom milestone. This rhyming story eases school nerves by turning

Cover of Cody and the Mysteries of the Universe

Cody and the Mysteries of the Universe

Tricia Springstubb

Cody and Spencer team up to spy on a mysterious neighbor while dealing with school jitters and the unpredictable surpris

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

Cover of Lunch Boxes

Ms. Vanilla's Class #2

Join Miss Vanilla's class as they head to the lunchroom to see what everyone brought to eat for the day.

Cover of The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade

The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade

Jordan Sonnenblick

Maverick wears a toy sheriff badge to survive sixth grade, hoping to find the hero inside himself while facing bullies a

Cover of The Invisible String

The Invisible String

The Invisible String

For children struggling with separation anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or simply missing someone, this book provides

Cover of Henry's Show and Tell

Henry's Show and Tell

Henry loves kindergarten but dreads the spotlight of show-and-tell, until a supportive teacher and a pet lizard help him

Cover of Mighty Inside

Sundee T. Frazier

For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels held back by a stutter, this story celebrates the courage it ta

Cover of All the Small Wonderful Things

All the Small Wonderful Things

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or finds making friends tricky, this gentle story follows an autistic

Cover of Beatrice's Goat

Beatrice's Goat

Beatrice dreams of going to school in her Ugandan village, a wish that finally comes true after her family receives a sp

Cover of I Hate School

Honor Brown has a very long list of exactly why she can't stand school. Her funny rants capture the relatable grumpiness

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

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