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Early Readers About Starting School – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Early Readers About Starting School

Explore early readers books about starting school for children.

43 books

Cover of Worried

A supportive guide for young children that explains what worry feels like in the body and provides simple, actionable wa

Cover of Go, Go, Go

William S. Gray, Zerna Sharp

Simple words and repetitive phrases bring Dick, Jane, and their friends to life for the newest readers building their co

Cover of Share Your Meal

The Good Potato #1

Share Your Meal

For the child learning that lunch is more fun when shared. This simple story helps little ones understand the joy of bei

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Cover of Elmo and His Friends

Sesame Street: Brand New Readers #1

Elmo and His Friends

Sesame Workshop

Elmo and his friends try on winter gear and share treats in these four short, humorous tales designed to make early read

Ages 4–7

Cover of Something Funny

Dick and Jane #6

Something Funny

William S. Gray, Zerna Sharp

Dick and Jane return in these classic, simple stories designed to help new readers gain confidence through familiar char

Cover of The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School

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

Cover of Be You!

Peter H. Reynolds

Being your own work of art is a lifelong journey of curiosity, bravery, and persistence in this vibrant celebration of i

Cover of Animal Phonics

Animal Phonics #1

Charlotte Raby, Emily Guille-Marrett

For the child who is just beginning to sound out their first words. This playful animal guide builds reading confidence

Cover of Outdoor Adventures!

Bob Books: Scholastic Readers #2

Outdoor Adventures!

Lynn Maslen Kertell

For the child taking their very first steps into reading. This gentle story builds confidence through simple words and t

Cover of Got One!

For the budding reader who loves exploring the backyard. This simple story celebrates the thrill of discovery while buil

Cover of Alphabet with Llama Emi

Alphabet with Llama Emi

For the curious toddler ready to explore the world of words with a friendly animal guide. A playful way to build early l

Cover of Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

Heidi Heckelbeck #1

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

Second grader Heidi Heckelbeck has always been homeschooled, but now she's starting public school. Navigating new friend

Cover of Lionel at School

Lionel at School

Stephen Krensky

Lionel's school year is full of relatable moments, including a nervous Back-to-School night, making new friends, and eve

Cover of Benny's Saturday Surprise

The Adventures of Benny and Watch #8

Benny's Saturday Surprise

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Running into a teacher on the weekend feels like a disaster at first, but this chance encounter leads to a very happy su

Cover of The Three Silly Girls Grubb

The Three Silly Girls Grubb

John Hassett, Ann Hassett

Three clever sisters must use their wits to get past Ugly-Boy Bobby, the bridge-dwelling bully standing between them and

Cover of Lost Tooth Rescue!

Lost Tooth Rescue!

When a new friend loses her tooth on the first day of school, Lottie and Mia jump into action using their Super Twin pow

Cover of Measuring Volume

First Facts: Measuring

Measuring Volume

Martha E. H. Rustad

From teaspoons to gallons, you can master the art of measuring how much space an object takes up using simple tools and

Cover of Hello, School Bus!

Scholastic Reader: Hello, World! #2

Hello, School Bus!

Marjorie Blain Parker

Yellow, noisy, and full of energy, the school bus arrives for a bouncing, rhyming trip to the classroom.

Cover of One, Two, Three

Usborne Very First Reading

One, Two, Three

Silly characters and bright scenes turn the first steps of counting into a cheerful game that builds the skills needed f

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