Time for School/Kindergarten for Kids (ages 4-6)

Is it time for Kindergarten? Are there nerves about starting school for the first time? Check out these picturebook and early reader recommendations.

Updated August 8, 2025
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The kissing hand
Penn, Audrey

Picturebook

Fall Is for Beginnings
Larocca, Rajani/ Alwar, Abhi (ILT)
Paper Book
From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book, the follow-up to the beloved Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can't wait for...

Picturebook


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