Starting School

Updated September 18, 2025
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Mae's first day of school
Berube, Kate
Paper Book
"A reassuring, gently amusing picture book for children anticipating (or remembering) their first day of school" (Booklist). As Mae's first day of school approaches she decides she IS. NOT. GOING. School is scary! What if the other kids don't like her?...
Puppy Bus
Brockington, Drew
Paper Book
Puppy Bus is a hilarious back-to-school picture book from the creator of CatStronauts, Drew Brockington. When a boy and his family move, he has to start all over at a new school--and gets plenty of first day jitters. The teachers will be different, he...
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...
Play day school day
Yuly, Toni
Paper Book
A younger sibling's curiosity about school opens up a world of possibilities in this ode to the great outdoors. Tomorrow is the first day of the new school year, and big sister Mona can't wait to go back. "What do you do at school?" asks little brother Milo. As he listens to Mona...
Chu's first day of school
Gaiman, Neil.
Paper Book
* Extensive F&G distribution at conferences and preview events * Featured blog post at thepageturn.com with trade assets; include in the Back to School round-up * Printed poster with Common Core-aligned classroom activities on the back * Featured in the HarperCollins booth at...
Mina Belongs Here
Niebuhr-Siebert, Sandra
Paper Book
"Tender, lyrical text brings to life moments that many immigrants will recognize... visually engaging." -- Kirkus Reviews Mina is worried about starting a kindergarten in her new country where the only word she can understand is her name. A warm and emotive story that explores how sharing...
I'm telling you, Dex, kindergarten rocks!
Davis, Katie (Katie I.)
Paper Book
Beloved children's book author-illustrator Katie Davis reassures young readers off to their first day of school with this upbeat tale about first day of school jitters. Dexter Dugan is starting kindergarten and his stuffed dog Rufus is terrified for him. Thankfully, third...
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...
Fish Don't Go to School
Pilutti, Deb
In this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression, Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage. Perfect for fans of Dragonboy and Julián Is a Mermaid. Henry loves the way...
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-To-School Book
Stutzman, Jonathan
Paper Book
It's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this 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!   Tiny...

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