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Books to help children feel more confident and brave about starting kindergarten.
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The Berenstain Bears Go to School
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of kindergarten or preschool, wondering if their teacher will b
Ages 3–7
Llama Llama Back to School
Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan
For the child feeling those late-summer jitters as the first day of school approaches. This reassuring story helps toddl
Ages 2–5
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Barbara Park
For the child who is feeling big nerves about the yellow school bus or the first day of kindergarten.
Ages 6–9
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Mo Willems
For the child who has a case of the 'what-ifs' about the classroom, help them laugh through their first-day jitters with
Ages 3–6
Jazzbo Goes to School
Matt Novak
For the child who feels nervous about big changes, this gentle story follows a young bear as he discovers that finding t
Ages 3–5
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
For the child who is nervous about a new class or school professional. This funny story turns big fears into silly giggl
Ages 5–8
The Invisible String Backpack
Patrice Karst
For the child feeling nervous about the first day of school, this book offers a comforting mental toolkit for managing b
Ages 4–8
I Don't Want to Go Back to School
Marisabina Russo
For the child feeling nervous about moving up to second grade or listening to a sibling's tall tales about how hard scho
Ages 5–8
Wemberly Worried
Kevin Henkes
For the child who asks a thousand 'what-if' questions or feels a knot in their tummy before new experiences, especially
Ages 3–7
Bye-Bye Time
Elizabeth Verdick
For the toddler who finds it hard to let go at daycare or school drop-off, this book provides soothing routines to help
Ages 1–4
Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the toddler or local preschooler feeling nervous about their first day. Follow Pete the Kitty as he discovers that s
Ages 2–5
Off to School
Wendy Van de Poll
For the little one feeling nervous about their first day, follow Ms. Pumpernickel the service dog as she prepares for he
Ages 3–7
My First Day
Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huỳnh Kim Liên
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big new milestone. An's courageous solo journey through the Mekong Delta transfor
Ages 4–8
Five Little Ducklings Go to School
Carol Roth
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of school or struggling with the idea of being away from parent
Ages 3–6
Back To School with Evan the Dino Boy
Evan Riley, Sabrina Wise
For the child feeling nervous about their first day back in the classroom. This story uses a relatable dinosaur friend t
Ages 3–7
I'm Starting School Today! A First Day of School Book for Kids
Lila Everhart
For the child feeling those first day jitters, this comforting story helps navigate the big emotions and exciting milest
Ages 3–6
Cranberry First Day of School
Wende Devlin, Harry Devlin
For the child feeling those big first day jitters, this classic story offers a reassuring hand to hold as they step into
Ages 4–7
Prayers for Children Who Are Starting School
Baby Professor
For children feeling nervous about the big transition to the classroom, these gentle prayers offer comfort and a way to
Ages 3–7
The First Day of School
Toby Forward
For the child feeling those big first-day jitters, this story offers a gentle mirror to their nerves and the quiet brave
Ages 3–6
Blue Goes to School
Angela C. Santomero
For the preschooler feeling nervous about their big first day, join Blue as she discovers that school is a place of frie
Ages 2–5
Max's Back to School Blues
Nicole Rivera
For the child who feels a knot in their stomach as summer ends. This gentle story helps kids name their back to school a
Ages 4–8
Back to School Tortoise
Lucy M. George
For the child who feels a little nervous about big transitions, follow a shy tortoise as he finds the bravery to pack hi
Ages 3–6
Bree Goes To School
Elizabeth Birchwood
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of kindergarten or preschool. Help them trade those jitters for joy
Ages 3–7
Overcoming Fear
Elena P. G. Emozioni
For children who struggle with hidden worries like the dark or school nerves, this collection uses animal stories to bui
Ages 6–10
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