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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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The Night Before Preschool
Natasha Wing
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of school. This gentle rhyming story turns nighttime 'what-ifs'
Ages 3–5
Off to School, Baby Duck!
Amy Hest
For the child who feels shaky about starting preschool or kindergarten. A nervous duckling finds courage through a speci
Ages 3–6
The Don't Worry Book
Todd Parr
For the child feeling overwhelmed by scary news, big school days, or loud neighbors, this colorful guide offers simple w
Ages 3–6
Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade
Stephanie Greene
For the child who feels anxious about big changes or feels they must leave their favorite things behind to grow up.
Ages 5–8
Miles to Go
Jamie Harper
For the little one feeling big nerves about preschool, follow Miles as he gains the courage to drive his toy car all the
Ages 2–5
Oliver and His Alligator
Paul Schmid
For the child feeling small and anxious about the first day of school, this story offers a humorous look at using imagin
Ages 3–7
Bulldozer Goes to School
Elise Broach
For the little one who loves big machines but feels small and nervous about their first day of kindergarten or a new cla
Ages 5–7
Little Hippo Starts School
Maryann Macdonald
For the child feeling big first day jitters, this gentle story reveals a comforting secret: sometimes the teacher is jus
Ages 3–6
Clyde Goes to School
Keith Marantz
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of preschool. This gentle story follows a purple hippo as he navigat
Ages 3–5
Little Miss Spider at Sunny Patch School
David Kirk
For the child feeling nervous about starting school or worrying they don't have the same skills as their peers. A sweet
Ages 2–5
Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma
Keith Calabrese
For the child whose big feelings are showing up in unexpected ways. This gentle story helps kids project and process the
Ages 4–8
Peanut Butter's First Day of School
Terry Border
For the child feeling those first-day-of-school jitters. Peanut Butter and his food-item friends help little ones naviga
Ages 3–7
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Nancy Carlson
For the child who is oscillating between big-kid excitement and first-day jitters as they prepare for the milestone of s
Ages 3–5
Going to School
Anne Civardi
For the preschooler feeling nervous about their first day, this gentle walkthrough shows every step of the school experi
Ages 2–5
Henry's Show and Tell
Nancy Carlson
For the child who loves everything about school except for the spotlight. A gentle story about finding the courage to sp
Ages 3–6
The First Day of School
Tony Johnston
For the child feeling nervous about starting school in a different class than their best friend. A soothing look at find
Ages 3–6
My Brother Sean
Petronella Breinburg
For the preschooler facing first-day jitters. This gentle classic validates the tears and nerves of starting nursery sch
Ages 3–5
Super Sue at Super School
Cressida Cowell
For the little one nervous about starting nursery school, this interactive book transforms the first day into a series o
Ages 2–5
Olu's Teacher
Jamel C. Campbell
For the child feeling nervous about their new classroom: a tender look at first-day fears and the relief of finding a te
Ages 3–7
Nervous Nellie Fights First-Day Frenzy
Marne Ventura
For the child who experiences 'what-ifs' and physical butterflies before the first day of school, this story offers rela
Ages 6–9
Ready for School, Murphy?
Brendán Murphy
For the child feeling nervous about the big transition to kindergarten or a new classroom, this silly tale validates tho
Ages 3–6
Go to School
Jamie Michalak
For the child who feels a mix of nerves and excitement about new environments. A cautious giraffe and a bold turtle navi
Ages 5–8
Ready, Set, School!
Jacquelyn Mitchard
For the child who is nervous about big milestones. Rory the raccoon shows that overcoming one fear, like a first sleepov
Ages 3–6
Kiki Can! Go to School
Susie Jaramillo
For the little one feeling nervous about their first classroom experience, this bilingual song-filled book turns school
Ages 0–5
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