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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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My World Starting School
Carron Brown
For the preschooler feeling nervous or curious about the classroom, this interactive book uses hidden pictures to reveal
Ages 3–5
Lucy and Tom Go to School
Shirley Hughes
For the child feeling nervous about their first day or curious about what happens after drop-off. A gentle, reassuring g
Ages 3–6
Jack's Talent
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
For the child who feels like everyone else has a special trick except them. Jack discovers that being a kind friend is t
Ages 3–7
Franklin's New Friend
Paulette Bourgeois
For the child who feels intimidated by someone new or different. Franklin learns that even though a new classmate looks
Ages 3–7
Atlee Makes a New Friend
Tori Alex
For the child who is nervous about making a first friend or navigating new social situations.
Ages 3–6
Monsters Love School
Mike Austin
For the little one nervous about their first day, this colorful story turns school jitters into a celebration of learnin
Ages 4–8
Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School
Emily Jenkins
For the child who feels the weight of first-grade expectations and needs a gentle roadmap for navigating social nerves a
Ages 6–9
Mouse's First Day of School
Lauren Thompson
For the little explorer feeling big feelings about their very first classroom, this gentle story turns the unknown into
Ages 2–5
Sarah And Paul Go Back to School
Derek Prime
For the child feeling nervous about their first day or starting a new grade, this gentle story uses faith and family to
Ages 4–7
Hair Day: A Horrible Night Before Back-to-School
Sadako Yamamura
For the child who feels anxious about their appearance or the morning rush, this story turns back-to-school jitters into
Ages 4–8
Pete the Cat: Talent Show Trouble
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who feels butterflies in their stomach before a big performance or needs a boost of confidence to share th
Ages 4–8
Tom Goes to Kindergarten
Margaret Wild
For the child (and parent) feeling the bittersweet nerves of the first day of school, showing that starting kindergarten
Ages 3–6
Back to School!
Jenna Lee Gleisner
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this book uses real-world photos to walk through common classroom r
Ages 4–7
Me and My Worry
Emily Hartmann
For the child who carries a heavy 'worry' that won't go away. This gentle story helps little ones visualize their anxiet
Ages 3–8
The Wild Guide to Starting School
Laura Bunting
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this hilarious 'field guide' turns the school into an exciting wild
Ages 4–7
B Is for Betsy
Carolyn Haywood
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of kindergarten or first grade, this gentle classic normalizes the b
Ages 5–8
First Grade, Here I Come!
Nancy Carlson
For the child who feels nervous about the transition from kindergarten to the big leagues of first grade.
Ages 5–7
Timothy Goes to School
Rosemary Wells
For the child feeling intimidated by a 'perfect' classmate, this story offers comfort by showing that finding one true f
Ages 3–7
First Day, Hooray!
June Sobel
For the child who loves things that go and feels those first day jitters, this book turns school preparation into an exc
Ages 3–6
The Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
For the child who overthinks every 'what if' before a big event. Hubie's wild imagination turns a school field trip into
Ages 6–10
I'm Not Ready!
Jonathan Allen
For the child who feels hesitant about new beginnings. This gentle story helps little ones process the jitters that come
Ages 3–6
Ming Goes to School
Deirdre Sullivan
For the child who is brave in the mud and the snow but finds one specific part of the playground daunting. This story ce
Ages 3–6
Strawberry Shortcake Goes to School
Emily Sollinger
For the child feeling nervous about their first day or facing small mishaps like a forgotten lunch, this story highlight
Ages 3–6
Will I Have a Friend?
Miriam Cohen
For the child feeling small and lonely on their first day of school, wondering if they will ever find someone to play wi
Ages 3–6
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