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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill
Jamie Harper
For the child who feels anxious about school safety drills or loud alarms, this book turns fire safety into an engaging,
Ages 4–8
And Then Comes School
Tom Brenner
For children feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about the end of summer, this lyrical story builds joyful anticipati
Ages 4–8
Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at Last!)
Barbara Park
For the child feeling nervous about new teachers or finding out they need glasses, Junie B.'s honest and funny transitio
Ages 6–9
Donut Worry
Christianne Jones
For the child whose head is full of 'what-ifs' and back-to-school jitters. This story validates that 'don't worry' isn't
Ages 4–8
Dinosaurs Are 568
Jean Rogers
For the child who is nervous about starting first grade or feels school might be boring. Raymond discovers that the clas
Ages 6–9
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
Barbara Park
For the child who feels anxious about new experiences or scary-looking animals, Junie B. provides a hilarious and relata
Ages 6–9
The Crayons Go Back to School
Drew Daywalt
For the child feeling those first day jitters, this colorful group of friends shows that every school subject has someth
Ages 3–7
Kenny and the Little Kickers
Claudio Marzollo
For the child who feels nervous about joining a group or starting a new sport. This gentle story helps kids navigate soc
Ages 5–8
Dinofours: We Love Mud!
Steve Metzger
For the child who is hesitant to get messy or try something new. A group of dinosaur toddlers shows that stepping out of
Ages 2–5
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
Lauren Child
Lola is worried about starting school, convinced she's too small. Her imaginative big brother, Charlie, reassures her wi
Ages 4–11
Off to School!
Ann Schweninger
For the child feeling nervous about their first day in a classroom. This gentle story follows a puppy through typical sc
Ages 3–6
My Day, Your Day
Robin Ballard
For toddlers struggling with daycare drop-offs, this gentle book parallels a child's busy day with their parent's work d
Ages 2–5
Jeepers Creepers A Monstrous ABC
Laura Leuck
For the little one who finds monsters more silly than scary, this rhyming classroom adventure makes mastering the alphab
Ages 3–7
Maisy Goes to School
Lucy Cousins
For the little one feeling nervous or curious about their new routine: join Maisy for a hands-on, happy look at what hap
Ages 2–5
Arthur's Teacher Trouble
Marc Brown
For the child who is nervous about a strict new teacher or feels overwhelmed by a big academic challenge.
Ages 4–8
Year of the Jungle
Suzanne Collins
For the child grappling with the long absence of a parent, this moving memoir explores the anxiety and confusion of wait
Ages 4–8
Junie B., First Grader: At Last!
Barbara Park
For the child feeling nervous about moving up to first grade or worried about looking different after getting their firs
Ages 6–9
The Custodian from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
For the child who gets nervous about the adults they don't know at school, this funny story turns scary rumors into a le
Ages 6–9
I Have a Question
Andrew Arnold
For the child who has a burning question but feels paralyzed by the thought of raising their hand in a quiet classroom.
Ages 4–8
The Night Before First Grade
Natasha Wing
For the child who is nervous about beginning a new grade and worries about being separated from their best friend in the
Ages 4–7
Birdie's First Day of School
Jess Sanders
For the child who is feeling anxious about their very first day of school and needs a fashionable boost of confidence to
Ages 3–6
My New School
Harriet Hains
For the preschooler feeling nervous about their upcoming first day: real-life photographs show exactly what to expect wh
Ages 2–5
Huggly Goes to School
Tedd Arnold
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this silly monster's-eye view of a classroom turns school jitters i
Ages 4–8
That Dreadful Day
James Stevenson
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of school, this silly tall tale uses humor and a grandpa's wild imag
Ages 4–8
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