Picture Books About New School

Picture books about transferring to a new school, for children navigating the particular loneliness of being the only one who doesn't know the rules yet. We're building this collection.

7 books

Polar Bear in the Jungle #2

Polar Bear in the Jungle 2

Paul Christopher

For the child who feels like a fish out of water, this gentle story shows how to find your place and make friends in a t

Ages 3–7

Baxter the Bobcat

Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Keri McCarty

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

Ages 5–9

Pete the Cat Picture Books

Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

Eric Litwin

Pete takes his brand-new shoes on a groovy trip through the library, lunchroom, and playground while singing his way thr

Ages 3–7

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

Ages 4–8

Home in a Lunchbox

Cherry Mo

For the child feeling out of place in a new environment, this moving story shows how the flavors of home can provide com

Ages 4–8

If I Built #3

If I Built a School

Chris Van Dusen

Hover desks, robo-chefs, and field trips to Mars fill this imaginative vision of what a truly spectacular school day cou

Ages 4–8

Franklin Classic Storybooks #19

Franklin's New Friend

Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin feels intimidated by the massive new family in town, but discovers that a giant moose classmate can become a gr

Ages 3–7