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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School By Wo Williams

Pigeon isn’t excited about school. He feels the stress and anxiety of an unknown school year but learns there are also great things at school. Don’t forget his favorite way to get to school.

The First Week of School By Drew Beckmeyer

Follow this class during the first week of school. One student is excited to share his inventions and another wonders if his drawings are good enough to show the class. Although there is something strange about one of the new students.

Home in a Lunchbox By Cherry Mo

Jun recently moved to the United States, so she is new at school. She doesn’t speak English so making friends has been hard. Her lunches remind her of the home she is missing.

All Are Welcome By Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

Follow students as they are welcome to be part of the class no matter their background or looks. The classroom celebrates each other’s traditions and shows how we can include everyone.

Flat Cat: The Class Pet By Tara Lazar and Pete Oswald

Flat Cat finds his way into his friend, Willow’s backpack as she is headed to school. It’s a busy loud place where he finds himself in the middle of chaos. Once he finds his way back to Willow, he helps with her missing homework.

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates By Ryan Higgins

Penelope Rex is starting school with humans which is hard since they are delicious. After mistakes are made, the kids don’t want to come near her. Thankfully, Penelope learns self-control and finds friends. Don’t miss out on this whole series.

The Crayons Go Back to School By Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers

The crayons say goodbye to summer vacation to get ready for school. Each crayon talks about their favorite subject and seeing friends. They all agree that Art is their favorite time of class.

Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies By Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck

Tiny is ready for school but learns that things can go wrong if for the most prepared student. When Tiny tries new things, mistakes happen but that’s how we can grow.

School’s First Day of School By Adam Rex and Christian Robinson

It’s the first day of school and even the school is nervous about students arriving. It’s a rough start but the school learns that he isn’t the only one with first day jitters.

The Cool Bean By Jory John and Pete Oswald

Everyone knows who the cool beans are at school. This bean tries to be part of that group but learns it’s more important to be kind.

The Day You Begin By Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez

Starting a new school can be scary. It can be even harder when you feel or look different from other people around you. We all can do brave things and take those first steps.

If You Take a Mouse to School By Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond

In this classic series follow the mouse if you take him to school, he will ask you for your lunchbox. Then he will need paper and pens. At the end, ask for your lunchbox

If I Built a School By Chris Van Dusen

This book explores what a school built by Jack would look like. There would be a trampoline basketball court, hover desks, field trips to the moon, and more. It would be a great book to talk about what your dream school looks like.

Otter Goes to School By Sam Garton

Otter wants to learn so he creates his own school at home. Otter is the teacher and his stuffed animal friends are his students. He finds out it can be hard going to school so needs a little encouragement from Otter Keeper at the end of the day.

Llama Llama Back to School By An Anna Dewdney Book

Llama llama is having a great time on summer vacation. He isn’t ready to go back to school. Once he is back in school his friends help him feel less anxious about starting school again.

How to Get Your Octopus to School By Becky Scharnhorst and Jacklyn Sinquett

It is hard getting octopus to school when he doesn’t want to go. He is great at playing hide and seek but you know he will have a good time if he gives school a chance.

The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School By Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna

Pout-Pout Fish is starting a new school and worried about all the things he doesn’t know. Then learns that school is the perfect place to learn those skills.

Narwhal’s School of Awesomeness By Ben Clanton

Narwhal and Jelly are back in this fun beginner graphic novel. They come upon a school of fish where Narwhal decides to be the substitute teacher for the day.

Fish Don’t Go To School By Deb Pilutti

Henry is nervous about school starting but loves how he feels in his fish costume. He really wants to take his pet fish to school but since they aren’t allowed, he chooses to wear his fish costume.

Time for School, Little Blue Truck By Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry

Little Blue Truck sees the school bus picking all the animals up for school. When Little Blue sees Pig miss the bus, he decides to give him a ride to school.

Caboose By Travis Jonker and Ruth Chan

Cedric loves being the line leader at school. He knows all the tricks to make sure he is the first one, but he goes too far and gets put in the back. Now he has to learn how to be last in line.

Rescuing Mrs. Birdley By Aaron Reynolds and Emma Reynolds

Miranda is an expert on animals. When she sees her teacher at the supermarket, Miranda needs to put her back in her ‘natural habitat’.

Pizza and Taco: Too Cool For School By Stephen Shaskan

Pizza and Taco are going to school and hoping to be the cool kids. They see B.L.T is cool, so they are started to copy whatever he does. That might spell trouble with Mr. Apple as their teacher. This is fun beginner graphic novel that is a great addition to the whole series.

Today at School with Yesterday and Tomorrow By Jessica Young and Renee Kurilla

Yesterday and Tomorrow are off to school. They are unsure about what the day will bring. Both of them meet Today and learn to live in the present.

And Then Comes School By Tom Brenner

When it’s the end of August and pumpkins are getting ripe and days are getting shorter it’s time for school. You might get new clothes and school supplies. Then head to school on the bus to find your new classroom.

Wish in a Tree By Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Oliver thinks differently than the other kids in his class. He wishes he could be like everyone else. His classmate Albert points out all these great inventors who did things differently.

Puppy Bus by Drew Brockington

This silly picture book is perfect for those dog-loving kids. It’s his first day of school but accidentally gets on the wrong bus. After realizing how fun puppy school can be, he can’t wait to go back tomorrow.

No More Chairs by Dan Gill and Susan Gal

This book is based on real people and real event. Mr. Gill always has an extra chair in his classroom to make sure everyone is welcome and has a seat in the class. The story is based on his friendship with Archie Shaw.

Kitty Vs. Kindergarten by Martha Freeman and Eda Kaban

Kitty is off to kindergarten for show and tell but he isn’t excited. Kitty takes his anger out on chasing the class gerbil, causing a big mess in the classroom. Soon he learns that kindergarten isn’t so bad.