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Books for First Day

First days carry enormous weight for children. The first day of school, a new activity, a new home, a new anything. These 0 books sit in that specific anticipatory moment and help children feel a little more ready for whatever comes next.

The first day of anything — camp, a lesson, a new adventure. Stories that turn the butterflies into excitement.

Related:Starting School Going to Camp Fear & Bravery

Books for First Day – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

2,219 books

0–3 yrs1228 books

4–7 yrs935 books

8–11 yrs126 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Kindergarten Fun

Kindergarten Fun

Pinkalicious is thrilled to meet her new kindergarten buddy and wants to show her just how pinkatastic and fun school ca

Cover of Amelia Bedelia Makes a Splash

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #11

Amelia Bedelia Makes a Splash

When Amelia Bedelia heads to an old-fashioned summer camp, she decides to bridge the gap between her rustic cabin and th

Cover of Flower Girl

Pinkalicious is determined to be the very best flower girl, even as she tries to figure out what her big wedding job act

1 2 3 4...93

12–18 yrs

36 books

Cover of Biscuit Goes Camping

Biscuit #17

Biscuit Goes Camping

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Follow Biscuit the puppy into the backyard for an evening of sleeping under the stars and camping fun.

Ages 3–6

Cover of Biscuit Loves the Library

Biscuit Loves the Library

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Puppets, stories, and new friends await at the library as Biscuit the puppy joins in on the fun for a special Read to a

Cover of Biscuit Visits the Big City

Biscuit Visits the Big City

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Tall buildings, roaring buses, and endless new faces await a curious puppy as he trots through the bustling streets of t

Cover of The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

Pigeon is feeling a whirlwind of emotions as he prepares for the big drops and fast loops of his very first roller coast

Cover of Happy Halloween, Biscuit!

Happy Halloween, Biscuit!

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

It is Biscuit’s very first Halloween. Join the little yellow puppy as he picks out a pumpkin, tries on costumes, and hea

Cover of Little Pups in Big Trucks

Little Pups in Big Trucks

Dig Doug and his puppy friends love their big construction trucks. When their teacher gets trapped, they must use their

Cover of Pete the Cat: Out of This World

Pete the Cat: Out of This World

Pete the Cat is headed to space camp to build rockets and float in zero gravity on an interstellar mission that is total

Cover of Jessica

Kevin Henkes' Mice

Ruthie goes everywhere with her best friend Jessica, even though no one else can see her—until the first day of school b

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 Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat and his groovy pals head to school in this rhythmic, upbeat version of a classic song designed for little h

Cover of The Summer Camp Mysteries

The Summer Camp Mysteries

Between arts and crafts and basketball games, Cam Jansen uses her photographic memory to crack three different cases dur

Cover of Your First Pokémon!

Your First Pokémon!

Simcha Whitehill

Step into the Unova region and take the lead as a trainer where every decision you make shapes the journey to capture an

Cover of Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

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

Cover of School Lunch

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

Cover of Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!

My Weird School Special #2

Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!

Summer ends with a splash when a tropical storm sends A.J. to a wacky prep camp where he must rally his friends for one

Cover of Sometimes You Fly

Sometimes You Fly

Katherine Applegate

For children and young adults facing new beginnings, this lyrical journey celebrates the stumbles and mistakes that make

Cover of What Pet Should I Get?

What Pet Should I Get?

For children facing a big choice, this playful Dr. Seuss tale explores the fun and challenge of picking just one pet fro

Cover of The Berenstain Bears: We Love Baseball!

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears: We Love Baseball!

Mike Berenstain

Perfect for children preparing for their first trip to a stadium, this story explores the excitement and traditions of a

Cover of I Am Invited to a Party!

Elephant & Piggie #3

I Am Invited to a Party!

Piggie is thrilled about her first party, but following Gerald the elephant’s expert advice on what to wear leads to som

Cover of Beany Goes to Camp

Beany Goes to Camp

Susan Wojciechowski

Despite her deep dread of bugs and bossy bunkmates, Beany heads off to summer camp and discovers that she might actually

Cover of Eva at the Beach

Owl Diaries #14

Eva at the Beach

Rebecca Elliott

Eva is excited for sandcastles and seashells, but she is secretly terrified of sharks until a local legend helps her fin