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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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School is New to Me
Carla Taylor-Pla
For the child feeling nervous about their first day in a new classroom, this story helps transform big school anxieties
Ages 4–8
Dragon: Back to School
Tiana Shevett
For the child feeling those first day jitters, this sweet story uses a relatable dragon hero to soothe anxieties about s
Ages 3–7
Dixie and the Sunshine Butterflies
Elizabeth W Newlin M D, Nancy Lorraine Edelman Ph D
For the child who feels nervous tummy flutters or 'butterflies' when facing new things. A gentle guide to understanding
Ages 4–8
Sally's First Day of School
Lois Petren
For the child feeling a mix of tummy flutters and excitement about their first classroom experience, this story provides
Ages 3–6
Starting School with Weezy
Kelsey Goodson
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of preschool or kindergarten. A comforting story about bringing
Ages 3–6
Bunnyville Back to School
K S Walters
For the child who feels butterflies about their first day in the classroom, this story offers a comforting roadmap to he
Ages 3–7
My First Day at Preschool
L Josy
For the little one feeling nervous about their big transition, this gentle guide walkthroughs the preschool day to turn
Ages 2–5
What is Anxiety?
Lindsey Coker
For the child who experiences tummy butterflies or 'what-ifs,' this gentle guide explains the physical sensations of wor
Ages 4–8
Silko Von Cylinder Doesn't Want to Go Back to School
Joti Heir
For the child who feels a tummy ache at the thought of summer ending, this story provides a mirror for back to school ne
Ages 3–7
Anxious Alex and the Worry Monster
Alessandro Reale
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big 'what-if' thoughts and needs a tangible way to understand and manage their da
Ages 3–8
Nora's First Day at School
Tamar Bobokhidze
For the child feeling nervous about their first classroom experience, this story provides comfort by showing that school
Ages 3–7
Jasper the Bold(ish)
Krystal Fernandes
For the child who feels like a 'bold-ish' explorer but needs a little extra courage to step through the classroom door f
Ages 3–7
Pete and Polo's Big School Adventure
Adrian Reynolds
For the child who feels nervous about the unknown of the classroom. This gentle story shows how a favorite toy can provi
Ages 3–6
Tom and Penny's Worry Book - Starting School
Unknown
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this gentle story follows Tom and Penny as they transform school-da
Ages 3–6
Noni Is Nervous
Heather Hartt-Sussman
For the child who asks 'what if' about everything from playdates to the planet. A comforting look at how one little girl
Ages 3–7
Moony Luna
Jorge Argueta
For the child who imagines the worst about new places. This bilingual story validates school jitters while showing how i
Ages 4–7
Tucker's Four-Carrot School Day
Susan Winget
For the child who feels nervous about their very first day of kindergarten or preschool, this gentle bunny's story shows
Ages 3–6
Monstergarten
Daniel J. Mahoney
For the child who feels they need to act a certain way to fit in, this playful story eases first-day nerves by celebrati
Ages 4–8
Emily's First Day Of School
Claire Masurel
For the child feeling those big 'first day' jitters, this story walks through a typical school day to replace mystery wi
Ages 3–6
Butterflies on the First Day of School
Annie Silvestro
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day, this story turns 'butterflies in the stomach' into a literal,
Ages 4–7
School Days
Steve Metzger
For the preschooler facing first-day jitters, this story uses friendly dinosaurs to show that school is a safe place for
Ages 3–5
The Warrior Backpack
Katie Mac
For the child who carries a heavy load of 'what-ifs,' this book offers a powerful metaphor to help identify, pack, and e
Ages 5–10
Lola Goes to School
Gwendolyn Javor
For the child feeling nervous about their big transition, this story helps manage first-day jitters and builds excitemen
Ages 3–6
Abby's First Day
Peggy Kan Hai
For the child feeling nervous about their big transition to school, this story offers comfort by turning first-day jitte
Ages 3–6
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