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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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I Am Brave Enough
Mel Baren
For the child who feels small in a big world, this gentle story follows Zannie as she discovers that bravery isn't about
Ages 3–7
Worry Shy
Corbett Shwom
For the child who feels a tummy flutter or goes quiet in crowds, this gentle story helps identify the physical and emoti
Ages 4–8
A Book about Anxiety
Holly Duhig
For the child who experiences a 'tummy ache' or racing heart when worried. This gentle guide explains how anxiety works
Ages 5–9
Social Distance King: Back to School
Eric Desio
For the child feeling nervous about new classroom safety rules. This rhyming story helps little ones understand masks an
Ages 4–8
Loretta and the Monday Morning Blues
Barbara Gianquitto
For the child who feels a heavy weight when Sunday ends, this gentle story validates the 'Monday blues' and offers tools
Ages 4–8
Sonya Sahni and the First Grade
Soma Mandal
For the child feeling nervous about fitting in on their first day of school or wondering how to share their family tradi
Ages 5–8
Belly Rise: A Children's Book about Anxiety
Jill-Lynnette Piazza
For the child who experiences 'belly butterflies' or physical tension when worried. This book provides simple tools to c
Ages 4–8
Rosie's Back To School Excitement
Kimaada Le Gendre
For the child feeling a mix of nerves and wonder about the first day, this story helps channel jitters into confidence a
Ages 3–7
Maple & Willow Apart
Lori Nichols
For siblings facing their first big transition when one head off to school while the other stays behind.
Ages 3–6
Millie and the Worry Bird
Danielle Stockwell
For the child whose worries follow them like a persistent shadow. This gentle story helps kids visualize anxiety and lea
Ages 4–8
Ghost Preschool
Chika Kato, Joseph Jensen
For the little one curious about school routines, this gentle bilingual story uses friendly ghosts to turn everyday clas
Ages 2–5
Go to School
Robert Stanek
For the preschooler or kindergartner feeling the 'first day jitters,' this sweet bug-filled story turns school routines
Ages 3–6
Piper Chen Sings
Phillipa Soo, Maris Pasquale Doran
For the child who loves to shine but feels 'butterflies' when all eyes are on them, this book offers a gentle strategy f
Ages 4–8
Dad's First Day
Mike Wohnoutka
For the child who is ready to take on the world while their grown-up is having a hard time saying goodbye on the first d
Ages 3–7
Clifford's First School Day
Norman Bridwell
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, follow a tiny puppy who makes messy mistakes but still has a wonder
Ages 3–6
Sumi's First Day of School Ever
Soyung Pak
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big transition, this gentle story shows how a little kindness can bridge the gap
Ages 4–8
The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten
Maureen Fergus
For the child who needs a playful reminder that school rules apply to everyone, even grown-ups. A silly role-reversal th
Ages 3–7
The Amazing World of Stuart
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who meets every new situation with a case of the 'what-ifs.' A whimsical look at navigating school nerves
Ages 6–9
Off to School
A.A. Livingston
For the preschooler who is nervous or excited about their first day. Minnie Mouse walks through her morning routine and
Ages 2–5
Pepper Goes to School
Linda Bleck
For the preschooler who is nervous about their first day of school, this story uses a friendly puppy to show how excitin
Ages 2–5
Click, Clack, Quack to School!
Doreen Cronin
For the child feeling nervous about following strict school rules, this silly farmyard adventure shows that classrooms a
Ages 4–8
Johnny Boo Goes to School
James Kochalka
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, join Johnny Boo and Squiggle for a silly, low-pressure look at what
Ages 6–9
David and the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope with Anxiety
Anne Marie Guanci
For the child whose worries feel like an unshakeable companion. This story helps children visualize and manage anxiety u
Ages 4–9
Going to the Hospital
Anne Civardi
For the child preparing for an upcoming hospital visit, this book gently explains what to expect, helping to calm fears
Ages 3–7
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