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School Life Picture Books

School in picture books is the classroom, the playground, and the bus ride home. These 200 books capture the daily experience of school as children actually live it, with all the drama, friendship, and cafeteria chaos included.

200 books

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Chaos hits the cafeteria when the lunch ladies spot Fly Guy among the dirty dishes, giving this tiny hero a chance to sh

Cover of The Day the Crayons Quit

The Day the Crayons Quit

Duncan’s crayons have gone on strike. Blue is tired, Black is misunderstood, and Orange and Yellow aren't even speaking

Cover of Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Nancy is determined to shine in the Deep Sea Dances ballet, even if she has to overcome a sting of jealousy when her bes

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Cover of School Lunch

Pinkalicious

School Lunch

Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious is trading her packed lunch for the school cafeteria for the very first time in this colorful story about t

Ages 4–8

Cover of The Pigeon Has to Go to School!

The Pigeon Has to Go to School!

Pigeon is absolutely sure he knows enough already, but the school bell is ringing and he has a hilarious list of reasons

Cover of It's OK to Say No

It's OK to Say No

Gentle explanations and colorful scenes help explain personal boundaries, the importance of asking permission, and why i

Cover of Prince Fly Guy!

Prince Fly Guy!

Homework becomes a high-flying adventure when Fly Guy casts himself as a brave prince tasked with battling a giant and s

Cover of Because I Had a Teacher

Because I Had a Teacher

Celebrate the mentors who help children see their own potential. A gentle, poetic tribute to the teachers and coaches wh

Cover of Sulwe

Sulwe feels different because her skin is the color of midnight, but a journey through the stars helps her see her own u

Cover of The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin #1

The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson

Standing in front of a new class can feel lonely, but sharing unique stories reveals the common threads that connect us

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The World of the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thank You, Teacher

The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps express gratitude through bright, iconic imagery that celebrates all the reasons why o

Cover of All Are Welcome

All Are Welcome #1

All Are Welcome

Alexandra Penfold

Rhyming verses and bright colors showcase a joyful school community where every student’s unique talent and background i

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Creepy Tales! #3

Jasper Rabbit thinks he has found a shortcut to success when a purple crayon starts doing his homework, but this magical

Cover of Clifford Goes to Kindergarten

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford Goes to Kindergarten

Norman Bridwell

Emily Elizabeth brings her enormous red dog along for the first day of school, proving that even kindergarten is better

Cover of Big Plans

A determined boy with a lucky hat and a mynah bird sidekick plots his path from the classroom corner to the mayor's offi

Cover of The Real Reason We Go to School

The Real Reason We Go to School

Roosevelt Harris-Williams

School is about more than just tests and heavy backpacks. It is a place to find what you are good at and decide exactly

Cover of Three Names

Patricia MacLachlan

A loyal dog with three different names accompanies a boy on his daily journey across the wide, open prairie to reach a t

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Young Cam Jansen #4

Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

Cam Jansen puts her famous photographic memory to the test to track down a classmate's tooth that went missing at school

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P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever

Raj Haldar, Chris Carpenter

Silent letters and confusing sounds take center stage in this hilarious look at the knaves, gnats, and gnocchi that make

Cover of If You Take a Mouse to School

If You Give... #5

If You Take a Mouse to School

A knitting sheep and a reading sheep face a very hungry wolf, only to realize that a famous literary reputation is a gre

Cover of Curious George Goes to School

Curious George Goes to School

A messy mistake in the art room sends George on a frantic search for a missing painting just in time for the big school

Cover of Rotten Ralph Helps Out

Rotten Ralph #7

Rotten Ralph Helps Out

Sarah needs to create a school project on ancient Egypt, but her notoriously mischievous cat, Rotten Ralph, insists on l

Cover of Time for School, Little Blue Truck

Little Blue Truck #8

Time for School, Little Blue Truck

When a friend misses the bus, Little Blue Truck jumps into action to help them get to class on time in this rhythmic sch

Cover of Blows Its Top

The Magic School Bus TV Tie-ins

Gail Herman, Joanna Cole

Struggling to build a giant globe is only the beginning for Ms. Frizzle’s class as they get caught up in a high-pressure

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School Life by Age Group

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