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Poetry About First Day
Explore poetry books about first day for children.
21 books
Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby
Jane O'Connor
Abby faces summer camp alone after her best friend breaks an ankle, leaving her to navigate bunkmates and mystery meat o
Ages 8–12
Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year
J. Patrick Lewis
A daily dose of whimsy for the whole school year. From the first bus ride to the final bell, these 180 poems capture the
Ages 6–11
Almost Late to School And More School Poems
Carol Diggory Shields
The chaos of the classroom and the rush for the bus turn into a series of funny, relatable poems about the ups and downs
Ages 5–9
Glowing Ghost's Halloween Adventure
Bidadan
For the preschooler who is curious about Halloween but finds spooky decorations a bit too much: this gentle poem makes t
Ages 2–5
Llama Llama Picture Books #11
Llama Llama Back to School
Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan
Llama Llama is worried about the end of summer, but he soon finds that the classroom is a place for making new friends a
Ages 2–5
I Promise #1
I Promise
LeBron James
For children building their character and confidence. This rhythmic call to action encourages kids to make daily promise
Ages 4–8
School Days
Barbara G. Hennessy
Gentle rhymes and cheerful illustrations capture the familiar faces and everyday objects that make up a busy, welcoming
Ages 3–6
Happiness Is . . .
The Sky Is the Limit
Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
For children standing at the threshold of a new chapter, this lyrical journey celebrates the vast potential and small mi
Ages 3–8
The Night Before
The Night Before My Dance Recital
Natasha Wing
For the child feeling those big 'what if' jitters before their first stage performance. This gentle story turns nervous
Ages 3–5
Who Said Boo? Halloween Poems for the Very Young
Nancy White Carlstrom
Playful monsters, glowing jack-o-lanterns, and friendly witches come to life in this rhythmic collection of gentle holid
Ages 2–5
Monster School
Kate Coombs
Step inside a classroom where the students are zombies and goblins, but the poems reveal they have the same feelings and
Ages 4–8
Wherever You Go
Pat Zietlow Miller
A wandering rabbit hops past mountain peaks and through busy cities, finding that every winding road eventually leads ba
Ages 4–8
Here I Come!
Preschool, Here I Come!
D.J. Steinberg
Saying goodbye on the first day and watching butterflies hatch are all part of the fun in these joyful poems celebrating
Ages 3–5
A Book for Your Backpack
How to Be Confident in Kindergarten
D.J. Steinberg
From conquering show-and-tell nerves to trying new things, these sweet, backpack-sized poems offer a boost of bravery fo
Ages 4–6
Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break #2
Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the Cafeteria
John Grandits
The school lunchroom transforms into a terrifying world of giant insects as Kyle tries to survive a chaotic maze of cafe
Ages 4–8
Molly and Her Wonderful Adventures #1
What Did Molly See at the Zoo?
Lucy Ann Carroll
Baby elephants and giant pandas wave hello as Molly wanders through the zoo, learning new animal names and testing her m
Ages 2–5
What the Road Said
Cleo Wade
Life is full of winding paths and confusing turns, but a little kindness and curiosity help make every wrong way part of
Ages 4–8
Behind the Museum Door
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Dinosaur skeletons, Egyptian mummies, and famous paintings come alive through a collection of poems that celebrate the h
Ages 6–10
The Goof Who Invented Homework and Other School Poems
Kalli Dakos
Classroom life comes to the page in this mix of silly and serious poems that capture everything from the dread of homewo
Ages 7–11
I Never Did That Before
Lilian Moore
For children navigating the excitement and nerves of new milestones, these gentle poems celebrate everything from losing
Ages 3–7
The Sunday Blues
Neal Layton
Steve spends his whole Sunday dreading the return to the classroom, only to realize that Monday morning might not be as
Ages 4–8
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