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School Life Picture Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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School Life Picture Books

School in picture books is the classroom, the playground, and the bus ride home. These 198 books capture the daily experience of school as children actually live it, with all the drama, friendship, and cafeteria chaos included.

198 books

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Pat Zietlow Miller

For the child who wants to help but isn't sure how. This gentle story explores how small, everyday actions can make a bi

Cover of A Smart, Smart School

A Smart, Smart School

For the child who thrives on creativity and feels stifled by rigid rules, this story celebrates the joy of learning thro

Cover of The Scary Sleepover

The Scary Sleepover

For children feeling nervous about their first night away from home or facing the 'scary' side of imagination during a s

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First Day of School for Dragon

May D. Eagle

For the child feeling nervous about their big transition to the classroom. This gentle story helps kids process first-da

Ages 3–7

Cover of Lucas’s Quiet Superpower

Safe Spaces: The Autism Series

Lucas’s Quiet Superpower

For the quiet child who feels overlooked in a loud world. This gentle story helps children see introversion and observat

Cover of My Friend Eddie

The Eddie Series #1

My Friend Eddie

For the child seeking to understand why a friend or classmate acts differently, this gentle story explains autism and se

Cover of We Can Do Hard Things Mindful Affirmations For Kids

We Can Do Hard Things Mindful Affirmations For Kids

Jill Kernsley, Michael Kernsley

For the child who feels overwhelmed by new challenges, this collection of gentle affirmations builds the resilience need

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Martin Mabee-Mawee #1

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that even small acts of compassion can change someone's world. Perfect for exp

Cover of I Snoop On My Feelings

My Body Tells Me #2

I Snoop On My Feelings

For the child who struggles with big impulses or sudden outbursts, this rhyming guide helps them pause, 'snoop' on their

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What Could I Be?

What Could Anna Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and asks 'What will I be when I grow up?', this story explores diverse career pa

Cover of Friendscape

Meena Manee T.S.

For children navigating the ups and downs of peer relationships, this book provides a gentle roadmap for understanding h

Cover of What Could Samantha Be?

What Could Samantha Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about their place in the world. This playful story explores the endl

Cover of Frida's Big Dreams

Frida's Big Dreams

For the child who is starting to wonder about the future, this sweet story encourages young readers to imagine all the a

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What Could I Be?

What Could Briana Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and is starting to ask about what grown-ups do all day. An inspiring look at dif

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What Could I Be?

What Could Khloe Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious preschooler who loves to play dress up and wonder what they will be when they grow up. A sweet explorati

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What Could I Be?

What Could Ada Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to notice the different jobs grown-ups do in their community.

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What Could I Be?

What Could Brianna Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the young dreamer starting to wonder what they will be when they grow up, this encouraging story explores a world of

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What Could I Be?

What Could Sarah Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious child dreaming about what they will be when they grow up, this encouraging story explores the wide world

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Medical School for Kids

Vascular Surgery for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Samantha Neureuther Stradleigh

For the curious child who wonders how blood travels through the body or wants to know more about what happens during a h

Cover of The Berenstain Bears Go to School

Berenstain Bears First Time Books

The Berenstain Bears Go to School

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Sister Bear feels nervous about starting kindergarten, but she soon finds out that school in Bear Country is full of new

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Llama Llama Picture Books #6

Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

When Gilroy Goat starts teasing Llama Llama and his friends at school, Llama Llama isn't sure what to do. With his teach

Cover of Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Baxter the Bobcat

Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Max follows a trail of clues through his new school to find the mysterious Baxter, learning that even the newest student

Cover of Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!

Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!

A school trip to a flyswatter factory turns into a hilarious rescue mission when Fly Guy is spotted by a high-tech robot

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Audra Heatly Blazey

Skippy and Peter learn that standing together is the best way to face their fears and handle a bully.

More Formats for School Life

Chapter Books(4684)Young Adult(772)Graphic Novels(375)Middle Grade(311)Early Readers(159)Poetry(92)Board Books(6)

School Life by Age Group

School Life Books for Ages 0–3(964)School Life Books for Ages 12–18(6234)School Life Books for Ages 4–7(4999)School Life Books for Ages 8–11(7761)