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School Life Early Readers – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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School Life Early Readers

Explore early readers books about school life for children.

161 books

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Yasmin the Singer

For the child who loves to sing at home but feels nervous in front of a crowd. This gentle story helps early readers fin

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Russell Michaels

Russell Sprouts

Johanna Hurwitz

First grade brings big changes for Russell Michaels, who is finally tall enough for his red slicker and ready to take on

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All Aboard Reading

The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School

A principal bakes a gingerbread kid who immediately sprints out the door, sparking a frantic chase through the hallways

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Song Lee #4

Song Lee and the Leech Man

Suzy Kline

For the child learning to navigate classroom jokes and social dynamics. This gentle story explores how a field trip pran

Ages 7–9

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Strawberry Shortcake #1

For the child feeling nervous about their first day or starting a new routine. A gentle introduction to the classroom an

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My Little Pony: Passport to Reading

Meet the New Class

For the child feeling those first day jitters, join Fancy Nancy as she meets her new classmates and discovers the joys o

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First Graders from Mars #4

Tera, Star Student

For the child who takes pride in being the best in class but finds it hard to share the spotlight or listen to others' i

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No Valentines for Katie

For the child who feels left out during classroom celebrations or worries about being forgotten by friends.

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Lionel and His Friends

Stephen Krensky

Lionel navigates the everyday dramas of childhood, from trading sandwiches in the cafeteria to eavesdropping on the olde

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The Way I Go to School

For the child preparing for their first day of kindergarten or learning how they'll get to class each morning.

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Horrible Harry #2

Horrible Harry and the Green Slime

Second grade gets messy as Harry covers the classroom in cobwebs, mixes up batches of green slime, and performs a spine-

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Leo, Zack, and Emmie #2

Leo, Zack, and Emmie Together Again

Leo, Zack, and Emmie navigate a second-grade winter filled with snowballs, Valentine cards, and a stubborn case of the c

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Todd's Fire Drill

For the child feeling nervous about their first school fire drill. This gentle story demystifies the loud noises and pro

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Russell Michaels

Rip-Roaring Russell

Johanna Hurwitz

Five-year-old Russell stays busy navigating nursery school, life with his baby sister, and his many friends in a city ap

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Shirley Neitzel's Storybooks #4

I'm Not Feeling Well Today

Shirley Neitzel

Gentle rhymes and relatable moments offer comfort when a sick day keeps you in bed and away from all the things you usua

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Kids' Sports Stories #4

Field Day Rules!

For the child who gets overly competitive or forgets the rules in the heat of a game, this story models how to play fair

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Ronald Morgan #1

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!

Patricia Reilly Giff

Ronald Morgan faces a series of funny accidents every day until a new pair of eyeglasses finally helps him see the world

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What Do You Think, Katie?

For the child who feels stuck when facing a blank page, Katie Woo explores how to find inspiration and trust her own art

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Shawn and Keeper #2

Jonathan London

Keeper the dog tries his best at show-and-tell, but his messy trail of spilled glue and knocked-over fish tanks proves t

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It is Pirate Day at school and everyone is ready to sail the high seas. Pedro and his friends must decide who gets to be

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Miss Bindergarten #5

Miss Bindergarten and the Very Wet Day

For children learning to handle school-day disappointments or minor tumbles, this story shows how a rainy morning can en

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The Halloween Parade

Harriet Ziefert

Allie is busy carving pumpkins and filling treat bags as she prepares for the biggest event of the season: the school Ha

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Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig #15

Fluffy Grows a Garden

Fluffy the guinea pig watches with excitement as the students in Ms. Day's class plant seeds and wait for their very fir

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Read-it! Readers: Yellow Level

Emma's New Look

Christianne C. Jones

For the child who wants to change how they look to fit in or stand out, only to find that their true self is exactly wha

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