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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary
Chelsea Lin Wallace
For the child who needs a little extra courage for school clinics, this rhyming romp turns 'boo-boos' and big feelings i
Ages 3–7
Lee Finds His Calm
Little Wonder Press
For the child who experiences overwhelming big feelings and needs a gentle roadmap to find their way back to calm throug
Ages 3–8
My Best, Best Friend
Lauren Child
For the child feeling left out when a best friend starts playing with someone new. A relatable look at navigating the 't
Ages 4–7
Too Much Touch: A Story about Personal Space
Jody Jensen Shaffer
For the child who struggles with unwanted hugs or the 'close talker' who needs to learn where their bubble ends. A guide
Ages 5–8
Angelina Takes a Bow
Katharine Holabird
For the child feeling a mix of excitement and butterflies before a big performance or debut.
Ages 4–8
Rip-Roaring Russell
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child adjusting to a new sibling or feeling nervous about starting nursery school. Russell navigates the ups and
Ages 5–8
Pushing Isn't Funny: What to Do About Physical Bullying
Melissa Higgins
For the child navigating rough play or physical bullying, this gentle guide helps them recognize unsafe behavior and fin
Ages 5–8
On the First Day of Kindergarten
Tish Rabe
For the child feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about their first day. This rhythmic countdown transforms school mi
Ages 3–6
Arthur's Audio Favorites, Volume 2
Marc Brown
For the child navigating the ups and downs of elementary school, these dramatized stories offer a comforting look at fri
Ages 4–8
Ruby Lu, Star of the Show
Lenore Look
For the child adjusting to family changes, this story follows Ruby as she finds creative, humorous ways to help after he
Ages 6–10
Ike in the Spotlight
Barbara A. Roenz
For the early reader feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about their first big moment on stage. This simple story bui
Ages 5–7
Ramona the Brave
Beverly Cleary
For the child navigating the big transition to first grade, finding their voice with a strict teacher, and learning that
Ages 6–9
Fergus and Zeke and the Great Farm Field Trip
Kate Messner
For the child who loves field trip day but feels a little nervous about getting lost or separated from the group.
Ages 5–8
First Grade King
Karen Lynn Williams
For the child feeling the first-grade jitters, from the struggle of learning to read to finding the courage to stand up
Ages 6–8
Classroom Capers
Sue Bentley
For the child feeling anxious about an upcoming trip without their best friend by their side.
Ages 6–9
Gaspard and Lisa at the Museum
Anne Gutman
For the little explorer who sometimes gets ahead of the group. A gentle way to talk about staying together and finding y
Ages 3–7
I Brought My Rat for Show-and-Tell
Joan Horton
For the elementary student navigating the silly, slightly messy realities of the classroom, from cafeteria food to playg
Ages 6–9
Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian
Jessica Spanyol
For the child who is nervous about visiting the library or meeting new adults in the community. This gentle guide eases
Ages 3–6
Mostly Monty
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child who feels different because of a health condition or shyness, this gentle story follows Monty as he finds
Ages 6–9
Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School
Kay Winters
For the child who is nervous or excited about the classroom, these twenty-four poems capture everything from the squeak
Ages 4–8
School Fever
Brod Bagert
For the student who needs a laugh to shake off those classroom jitters, these high energy poems turn school struggles in
Ages 6–10
Amanda Pig, First Grader
Jean Van Leeuwen
For the child who is nervous about the jump to first grade or frustrated that learning to read isn't happening as fast a
Ages 5–7
Say Cheese!
Lauren Child, Samantha Hill
Lola wants to be perfectly tidy for her first school photo with Charlie, but when she ends up anything but, her clever b
Ages 4–11
You Can!: Kids Empowering Kids
Alexandra Strick
For children navigating the ups and downs of growing up, this inclusive guide offers heartfelt advice from real young pe
Ages 4–8
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