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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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The First Day in First Grade
Emily Hartmann
For the child feeling those big first day jitters. This story validates the nerves of starting a new grade and celebrate
Ages 5–7
Frog's Breathtaking Speech
Michael Chissick
For the child who feels butterflies before a big moment, this gentle guide uses a nervous frog to teach calming yogic br
Ages 4–11
Llama Llama Loves His Teacher
Anna Dewdney
For the preschooler navigating the busy routines of a classroom and learning to build a trusting bond with a new teacher
Ages 2–5
Anxious Ninja
Mary Nhin
For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and butterflies in their tummy, this guide offers a practical 3-2-1 strategy
Ages 4–10
Nervous Ninja
Mary Nhin
For the child whose stomach feels like it's full of fluttering butterflies, this book offers a simple '3R' strategy to c
Ages 3–10
Alpaca Goes Back-A to School
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
For the child who wants to be helpful but often finds themselves in a muddle, this silly school story celebrates trying
Ages 4–8
Maisy's Preschool
Lucy Cousins
For the little one feeling nervous about their first classroom experience, Maisy provides a cheerful and predictable roa
Ages 2–5
The Joy of Starting School
Therese Bobe Balchan
For the child feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about their first day, this rhyming book eases transitions by highl
Ages 3–6
Alfie at Nursery School
Shirley Hughes
For the preschooler experiencing first-day jitters or navigating the bustle of a new classroom. A comforting look at the
Ages 3–5
This Is My School
Mercer Mayer
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this gentle tour of a classroom helps demystify the school day and
Ages 3–7
Hooray! It's Time to go Back to School!
Sarah Senne, Teresa Dennett Gonzalez
For the child feeling nervous about the end of summer, this rhyming story transforms first-day jitters into excitement f
Ages 3–7
Louise's Day Care
Tiffany Maria Hiatt
For the toddler or preschooler preparing for their first day away from home, this comforting guide explores the playful
Ages 2–5
Back to School
Sukhdev Kaur Dhade
For the child feeling nervous or excited about the transition back to the classroom after summer break.
Ages 3–6
Ally-saurus & the First Day of School
Richard Torrey
For the child who expresses their identity through dress-up and worries about fitting in while staying true to their pas
Ages 3–7
Back to School
Deneen Wilson-Lingo
For the child feeling a mix of nerves and anticipation about the first day of class, this book builds confidence by walk
Ages 4–7
I'm Scared
Meg Wardlaw
For the child grappling with the physical and emotional weight of fear. This gentle guide validates big feelings and off
Ages 3–7
Junie Is Scared
Jennifer Marcotte
For the child who experiences big jitters before trying something new. This gentle story follows a little girl navigatin
Ages 3–7
Gwen and Gabby go Back to School
Jackie Galgey
For the child feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about the first day of school. This story validates those big feeli
Ages 4–7
Back to School
Justin Lee
For the child feeling the first-day jitters, this story normalizes back-to-school nerves and shows how new routines can
Ages 4–8
Before We Go Back to School
Kristi Dusenbery
For the child who feels a mix of excitement and tummy flutters as summer ends, this story helps families prepare for the
Ages 3–8
Feeling My Emotions
H. J. Ray
For the child navigating big feelings throughout the day, this book helps little ones name, understand, and manage their
Ages 3–8
The Little Book of Big Feelings
Ott Puusepp
For the child navigating a whirlwind of new emotions, this gentle guide helps identify, validate, and manage big feeling
Ages 3–7
My First Day at Day Care
Janelle McGuinness
For the toddler or preschooler facing those first-day jitters, this comforting story helps ease separation anxiety by sh
Ages 2–5
Kindergarten Hat
Janet Lawler
For the child feeling big butterflies about the first day of school or worrying that a mistake might ruin a special mome
Ages 3–6
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