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Time for School/Kindergarten for Kids (ages 4-6)Unpublished

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

Greater Victoria Public Library

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Breathe like a bear : first day of school worries

Willey, Kira

Paper Book

A companion picture book to Breathe Like a Bear that helps kids feel calm and ready to meet new classmates! Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all...

My first day of preschool

Martin, Louise (Children's fiction writer)

Paper Book

Prepare your child for preschool with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up! Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "preschool-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this...

My first day of kindergarten

Martin, Louise (Children's fiction writer)

Paper Book

Prepare your child for kindergarten with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up! Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "kindergarten-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this...

I'm your school bus

Eliot, Hannah

Paper Book

Meet your friendly school bus in this bus-shaped board book that's perfect for little ones going to school for the first time! I'm your school bus! I'll drive you to school where you'll learn and play. Isn't that cool? ...

The Goodnight Train ready for school

Sobel, June

Paper Book

All aboard the Goodnight Train in this night-before-school companion to The Goodnight Train Halloween and The Goodnight Train Easter. Features peek-a-boo die cuts on every page! The engine chugs slow and steady. Get your brand-new...

The kissing hand

Penn, Audrey

Paper Book

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming...

Ready for kindergarten

Freitas, Bethany V.

Paper Book

A reassuring and empowering book for all incoming kindergarteners, especially those who wonder: Am I ready You are! The unknown can be scary and the first day of school intimidating, for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and increasing excitement,...

First day of school

Berg, Esther van den

Paper Book

A funny, heartwarming, and colorful picture book about the first school at day. For children who are a little afraid of this big step and for those looking forward to it. It's Robin's first day at school. He doesn't look forward to it, but he actually ends up having a lot of fun!...

On the night before kindergarten

Wells, Rosemary

Paper Book

Beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells tells the story of a young cat who goes to bed worrying about what might happen on the first day of school--only to be pleasantly surprised in this engaging and reassuring picture book! On the night before kindergarten, Milo's dreams are...

School's first day of school

Rex, Adam

"An essential purchase that is simultaneously funny, frank, and soothing. A perfect first day read-aloud."― School Library Journal, starred review A heartwarming and clever first day of school tale, from New York Times bestsellers Adam Rex (The Legend...

It's your first day of school, Busy Bus!

Shaffer, Jody Jensen

Paper Book

It's the first day of school! But is Busy Bus ready? Find out in this darling picture book that showcases the excitement and worries little ones experience as they prepare for their first day. Today is the very first day of school! Busy Bus is excited, but he also has some first...

First day, hooray!

Sobel, June

Paper Book

A back-to-school picture book about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and using them as tools for navigating new experiences. Inspired by the way teachers talk about emotional literacy with young children, this is the ideal book for any kid facing a big milestone, from...

Llama Llama back to school

Duncan, Reed

Paper Book

A Netflix Original series From bestselling author and storyteller Anna Dewdney comes a back-to-school story featuring the beloved Llama Llama! Summer days are getting shorter and it's almost time for the first day of school for Llama! But Llama Llama isn't ready for...

Welcome to dinosaur school

Cobden, Rose

Paper Book

A Jurassic-themed, rhyming picture book for children starting school! All through the land, little dinos were stirring. They opened their eyes and their brains started whirring. The BIG day is here! they thought in a hurry . . . They...

Scarecited on the first day of school

Agostini, Alliah L.

For fans of School's First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling mixed emotions about her first day of school. Some feelings are so big, one word just doesn't cut it. It's the first day of...

Sammy and Sunny's first day of school

LaCour, Nina

An adorable and reassuring book for kids who are starting school for the first time, and a funny look at the similarities and differences between kindergarten and doggie daycare It's the first day of kid school for Sammy and the first day of puppy school for Sunny. They both feel...

Fall Is for Beginnings

Larocca, Rajani/ Alwar, Abhi (ILT)

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...

Tiny T. Rex and the first-day oopsies

Stutzman, Jonathan

Paper Book

It's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he's ready for anything at his BIG new school--but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some "oopsies" along the way!

Trusty bus

Verdick, Elizabeth

A bustling school bus and bus driver duo take care of their beloved riders each day in this cheerful, bouncy picture book perfect for back to school and all year round. It's time for school, and Trusty Bus and Driver Dee are gearing up! Trusty's riders are coming, and his engine...

On the first day of preschool

Rabe, Tish

Paper Book

A modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom! On the first day of preschool, there are so many new things to do! From making friends to...

When you go to dragon school

Campbell, Chelsea M.

Gear up for back-to-school season with this hilarious picture book that's sure to become a favorite storytime read-aloud in every little reader's library--human or dragon. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates! The...

May's brave day

Morris, Lucy

Paper Book

A charming picture book for young readers taking on the first day of school. May has butterflies in her tummy on the first day of school. She thinks back to other brave days to see if she can find that feeling again. She even tries to hop and skip away her worries. Nothing...

My name

Kelkar, Supriya

Paper Book

My Name is an inspiring picture book that encourages kids to celebrate themselves and all the things that make them unique, especially their name. Your name means you're different Your name means you're you When an Indian American boy...

Sally's big day

Larsen, Andrew

Paper Book

Key Selling Points The book shows how sometimes learning is not easy and that's okay. The teacher demonstrates warmth and encouragement for the new learners. Puppies are cute and relatable, sharing many similarities with children, such as curiosity, energy and playfulness.<...

My first day of first grade

Martin, Louise

Paper Book

Prepare your child for first grade with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up! Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are ready for first grade. Filled with love and affirmations, this...

Amelia Bedelia's first day of school

Parish, Herman.

Paper Book

Amelia Bedelia is sure she will love everything about the first day of school. New friends A new teacher Her own desk Music, books, gym, art Recess and lunch Amelia Bedelia can't wait. What could be better ...

New

Mata, Nina

Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling creator Niña Mata's first authored picture book stars a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers the true and layered meaning of "new." In the big city, everything feels new. ...

My first day of school

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Paper Book

Young readers can learn all about what happens at school in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of first-time students! It's the first day of school in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? At school,...

Lucky Ducky's very first day of school

Mayer, Mercer

Paper Book

Join Mercer Mayer's beloved character Little Critter and Little Sister as they get ready for school in this My First I Can Read book! It's the night before the first day of school and Little Sister is ready. Backpack--check! Pencils--check! Notebook--check! But...

School day!

Ransom, Candice F.

Paper Book

It's time for school in this Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day, Snow Day, and Beach Day! The start of the new school year means new friends and new experiences! It's big sister's first day of...

First day around the world

Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Paper Book

From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and artist Juanita Londoño, this lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent explores what going back to school looks like for children in countries around the world! How do...

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