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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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Dahlia's First Day of Kindergarten
Dahcia Lyons-Bastien, Jacques Bastien
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of kindergarten. Dahlia helps transition first-day jitters into exci
Ages 3–6
Benny the Bear's Brave First Day
Art Creators
For the child feeling those first-day jitters, this story offers a gentle hand to hold as they navigate the transition i
Ages 4–8
The Berenstain Bears Go To School
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of kindergarten or preschool and needing a gentle reminder that
Ages 3–7
Noah and the Scary School Bus
John Davidson
For the preschooler or kindergartner feeling nervous about their very first ride on the big yellow bus.
Ages 3–6
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Barbara Park, Colleen AF Venable
For the child feeling big nerves about the first day of school or riding the yellow bus, Junie B.'s hilarious first-pers
Ages 5–8
Help Your Dragon Overcome Separation Anxiety
Steve Herman
For children who struggle with saying goodbye at school or daycare, this gentle story provides practical coping tools to
Ages 3–8
Danny's First Day at School
John Davidson
For any child feeling butterflies about starting school, this gentle story helps ease worries and build excitement for n
Ages 3–6
The Day My Worries Learned to Whisper
Alvin S. Lang
For the child whose big worries feel like loud shouts. This gentle story helps children visualize anxiety and learn how
Ages 4–8
Aida's First Day of School
Carline Constant, Gregory Constant
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of kindergarten or a new classroom environment.
Ages 3–6
Dumpy at School
Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton
For the child who feels a little small or nervous about their first day of school, this story offers comfort through the
Ages 3–6
Fuzzypeg Goes to School
Alison Uttley
For the child feeling those first day jitters, this classic tale provides a gentle way to navigate the excitement and ne
Ages 3–7
I'm Starting School Today
Kimberly A. Pattison
For the child feeling the jitters about their first day. This calming story walks through the school routine to turn bac
Ages 3–6
First Day of School
Kim Jackson
For the child feeling a little apprehensive about big changes, this gentle story follows Cindy as she discovers the joy
Ages 3–6
Hannah the Hare's Back-to-School Prayer
Cynthia Tatum Robinson
For the child feeling nervous about the new school year, this story offers a faith-based approach to finding peace and b
Ages 4–8
I am NOT Going to School!
Keri Beckwith English
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day, this story provides the reassurance needed to trade back-to-sc
Ages 3–6
Lunch Bunnies
Kathryn Lasky
For the child who is excited to learn but feels overwhelmed by the new routines and social 'what-ifs' of the school cafe
Ages 4–7
When I'm Worried
Michael Gordon
For the child who experiences 'what-ifs' and tummy flutters, this gentle guide offers practical tools to manage big worr
Ages 3–7
Back-to-School Fright from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
For the child feeling nervous about new teachers, school clothes, or doctor visits before the big first day.
Ages 6–9
Countdown to Kindergarten
Alison McGhee
For the child who is nervous about starting school and feels like they haven't mastered everything they're 'supposed' to
Ages 4–6
The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School
Deborah Diesen
For the child feeling overwhelmed by new expectations, this rhyming underwater adventure provides reassurance that every
Ages 3–6
Franklin Goes to School
Paulette Bourgeois
For the child feeling big butterflies about their very first day of school. Franklin the turtle shows that being nervous
Ages 3–7
Captain Freddy Counts Down to School
Elizabeth Shreeve
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the 'bigness' of school, this story uses a space mission framework to transform n
Ages 3–6
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Daniel Bernstrom
For the child feeling nervous about the first day of school, this soulful journey through a grandfather's past helps bui
Ages 4–8
The School at Crooked Creek
Laurie Lawlor
For the child feeling small and nervous about starting school, this frontier tale shows how inner strength can surprise
Ages 6–9
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