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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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Mae's First Day of School
Kate Berube
For the child who feels like school might be a bit too big and scary: a gentle story about finding courage in a tree and
Ages 3–7
Claydon Was a Clingy Child
Cressida Cowell
For the child who struggles with separation anxiety, this humorous tale follows a boy who finds the courage to let go of
Ages 3–6
Seymour Slug Starts School
Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this funny story uses a slug's garden world to normalize the 'jitte
Ages 3–6
Even Monsters Go to School
Lisa Wheeler
For the child feeling nervous about their big transition, this silly story shows that even the scariest monsters have to
Ages 3–7
The Bitty Twins Go to School
Jennifer Hirsch
For the preschooler experiencing the mix of excitement and tummy flutters that comes with starting school for the very f
Ages 3–6
Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma
Keith Calabrese
For the child whose big feelings are showing up in unexpected ways. This gentle story helps kids project and process the
Ages 4–8
Peanut Butter's First Day of School
Terry Border
For the child feeling those first-day-of-school jitters. Peanut Butter and his food-item friends help little ones naviga
Ages 3–7
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Nancy Carlson
For the child who is oscillating between big-kid excitement and first-day jitters as they prepare for the milestone of s
Ages 3–5
Going to School
Anne Civardi
For the preschooler feeling nervous about their first day, this gentle walkthrough shows every step of the school experi
Ages 2–5
Henry's Show and Tell
Nancy Carlson
For the child who loves everything about school except for the spotlight. A gentle story about finding the courage to sp
Ages 3–6
The First Day of School
Tony Johnston
For the child feeling nervous about starting school in a different class than their best friend. A soothing look at find
Ages 3–6
First Day of School for Dragon
May D. Eagle
For the child feeling nervous about their big transition to the classroom. This gentle story helps kids process first-da
Ages 3–7
My Brother Sean
Petronella Breinburg
For the preschooler facing first-day jitters. This gentle classic validates the tears and nerves of starting nursery sch
Ages 3–5
Super Sue at Super School
Cressida Cowell
For the little one nervous about starting nursery school, this interactive book transforms the first day into a series o
Ages 2–5
Olu's Teacher
Jamel C. Campbell
For the child feeling nervous about their new classroom: a tender look at first-day fears and the relief of finding a te
Ages 3–7
Nervous Nellie Fights First-Day Frenzy
Marne Ventura
For the child who experiences 'what-ifs' and physical butterflies before the first day of school, this story offers rela
Ages 6–9
Ready for School, Murphy?
Brendán Murphy
For the child feeling nervous about the big transition to kindergarten or a new classroom, this silly tale validates tho
Ages 3–6
Go to School
Jamie Michalak
For the child who feels a mix of nerves and excitement about new environments. A cautious giraffe and a bold turtle navi
Ages 5–8
Ready, Set, School!
Jacquelyn Mitchard
For the child who is nervous about big milestones. Rory the raccoon shows that overcoming one fear, like a first sleepov
Ages 3–6
Dinotrux Go to School
Chris Gall
For the child feeling those first day jitters, these mighty half-dinosaur, half-truck friends show that school is a plac
Ages 4–7
Kiki Can! Go to School
Susie Jaramillo
For the little one feeling nervous about their first classroom experience, this bilingual song-filled book turns school
Ages 0–5
Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!
Dan Gutman
For the student who gets the 'end-of-summer blues,' this hilarious story turns back-to-school jitters into a wild advent
Ages 6–10
Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill
Jamie Harper
For the child who feels anxious about school safety drills or loud alarms, this book turns fire safety into an engaging,
Ages 4–8
Still Sal
Kevin Henkes
For the child feeling nervous about first grade transitions and the unexpected bumps of starting a new school year.
Ages 6–9
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