The days are getting shorter. Summer is coming to an end. We start seeing the school supplies in the aisles at the store. It means one thing, back to school time! In this new transition, we put together a list of our favorite back to school books to get your family ready for the new year! Before the beginning of the school, whether it’s the first year or third, these books help prepare your kiddos!
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Everyday M & K’s Back To School Book Picks:
This book celebrates the myriad ways for kids to be smart. Exploring being empathic, artistic, athletic, and inquisitive.
It’s the first day of school, and there’s only time for Splat to share one of his summer adventures with the class. By the end of the day, Splat knows exactly what to talk about—and it’s the biggest surprise of all!
The first day of school is exciting—but it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school.
Follow the heartwarming story of a new friendship in this innovative title, comprised of two books telling two different perspectives of the story of Joe and Mae!
Go back to school for second grade—and get ready to go with these fun and silly poems! Now includes a sheet of stickers!
Carol is tired of listening to her bossy toad hat — until a pigeon carries it away! This delightful picture book is a quirky and funny fable about overcoming self-doubt and finding your inner voice.
What happens when a child’s favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table?
The local Pet Club won’t admit a boy’s tiny pet elephant, so he finds a solution. And it’s one that involves all kinds of unusual animals.
First-day-of-school jitters have never been funnier or more reassuring than in this picture book by the New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo.
In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively, yet kindly, stand up for themselves in the face of a bully.
Teaches kindness to all people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read loud book that’s perfect for the first or any day of school.
A cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of school
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn’t like it? What if the teacher doesn’t like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
El primer día de clases suele ser emocionante, ¡pero también puede causar mucho miedo! Conoce a Rosie, la nueva estudiante que tiene mariposas en el estómago.
A New York Times bestselling author and illustrator bring you a fresh look at the first day of school, this time from the school’s perspective.
Rollicking rhyming story about an unruly gang of sixteen geometric shapes. Who get tangled in the neighborhood jungle gym until their friend comes to their rescue and order is restored.
This book will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves, it’s okay to make mistakes, and it’s important to be a friend to others.
It’s the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can’t wait to meet her classmates. But it’s hard to make human friends when they’re so darn delicious! That is, until she may not be at the top of the food chain after all! Readers will gobble up this hilarious story.
Through a letter written from the teacher’s point of view, students are given the message that their new teacher is someone they will get to form a special bond with. Their teacher is not only there to help them academically, but also to cheer them on, and to provide a caring, safe environment for them to learn and grow.
Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it’s time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little…and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell
A beloved and bestselling back to schools staple, Sarah Jane’s familiar story and its surprise ending will delight seasoned students and new faces alike who are anxious about their first day.
MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom’s special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too!
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 summertime to end. He’s anxious about his first day back at school but maybe, with some help from his friends and Mama Llama, going back to school will be fun after all!
The Day You Begin reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.
A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a supportive community that extends beyond walls
Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn’t know the rules and just can’t get anything right. Luckily, she isn’t one to give up!
Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom!
This picture book is perfect for children, parents, grandparents, teachers and people that want to teach empathy, nurture kindness and create a positive environment in their home, classroom, workplace and community.
Stanley the Dog: The First Day of School is a hilarious and heartfelt new picture book about a bulldog pup named Stanley and his adventures on the first day of school.
This fun and informative book will show any child what to expect when they start school. Whether they are starting school for the first time, switching schools, or they just need a litter refresher after a long summer break, this book is a perfect addition to any library.
Pete the Kitty is almost ready for his first day of preschool! Preschoolers and little ones getting ready to go to preschool for the first time will enjoy cheering Pete the Kitty’s fun entry to preschool.
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.
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He can’t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm!
This cute and funny book about anxiety is completely jam packed with hilarity. Sometimes the best way to deal with fear is to laugh at it! First Day Farts helps children do exactly that with their first day of school jitters.
A comforting, cheerful read that demystifies the school day for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class!
What are some of your favorite books to prepare your kids or yourself (we see you parents and guardians!)? Back to school also means meal planning and easy dinner recipes to help kick of the new year school a little less stressful. We hope you have a great year of school!
