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First Day of School Picture Books

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A few good books to help young children starting school who have butterflies in the tummy.

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School's First Day of School

School's First Day of School

by Rex, Adam

Book - 2016

"It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself" "It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself" Show less

"It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself" "It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself" Show less

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Chu's First Day of School

Chu's First Day of School

by Gaiman, Neil

Book - 2014

On the first day of school, a young panda learns about the special things his animal classmates can do. On the first day of school, a young panda learns about the special things his animal classmates can do. Show less

On the first day of school, a young panda learns about the special things his animal classmates can do. On the first day of school, a young panda learns about the special things his animal classmates can do. Show less

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Mae's First Day of School

Mae's First Day of School

by Berube, Kate

Book - 2018

"Today is Mae's first day of school. But Mae says, "I'M. NOT. GOING." With the help of Rosie and Ms. Pearl, will Mae be ready to start the day?"--Jacket. "Today is Mae's first day of school. But Mae says, "I'M. NOT. GOING." With the help of Rosie and Ms. Pearl, will Mae be ready to start the day?"--Jacket. Show less

"Today is Mae's first day of school. But Mae says, "I'M. NOT. GOING." With the help of Rosie and Ms. Pearl, will Mae be ready to start the day?"--Jacket. "Today is Mae's first day of school. But Mae says, "I'M. NOT. GOING." With the help of Rosie and Ms. Pearl, will Mae be ready to start the day?"--Jacket. Show less

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Unicorn Is Maybe Not So Great After All

Unicorn Is Maybe Not So Great After All

by Shea, Bob

Book - 2019

Concerned about losing friends during the first week of school, Unicorn upgrades his fabulousness. Concerned about losing friends during the first week of school, Unicorn upgrades his fabulousness. Show less

Concerned about losing friends during the first week of school, Unicorn upgrades his fabulousness. Concerned about losing friends during the first week of school, Unicorn upgrades his fabulousness. Show less

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Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School

Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School

by Parish, Herman

Book - 2009

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight. A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight. Show less

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight. A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight. Show less

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Mouse's First Day of School

Mouse's First Day of School

by Thompson, Lauren

Book - 2003

When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends. When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends. Show less

When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends. When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends. Show less

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Dan's First Day of School

Dan's First Day of School

A Book About Emotions

by Dinmont, Kerry

Book - 2018

"Introduces readers to Dan's eventful first day of school. Discusses the many emotions children may feel in any given day. Additional features to aid...Show more "Introduces readers to Dan's eventful first day of school. Discusses the many emotions children may feel in any given day. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research."--Publisher's website. Show less

"Introduces readers to Dan's eventful first day of school. Discusses the many emotions children may feel in any given day. Additional features to aid...Show more "Introduces readers to Dan's eventful first day of school. Discusses the many emotions children may feel in any given day. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research."--Publisher's website. Show less

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We Don't Eat Our Classmates!

We Don't Eat Our Classmates!

by Higgins, Ryan T.

Book - 2018

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. Show less

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. Show less

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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Show less

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Show less

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Mermaid School

Mermaid School

by Wetzel, JoAnne

Book - 2018

"Welcome to Mermaid School! Starting school is always exciting, especially when you're a mermaid. In this alluring undersea classroom, students count...Show more "Welcome to Mermaid School! Starting school is always exciting, especially when you're a mermaid. In this alluring undersea classroom, students count clamshells in math, accompany trumpetfish in music class, and learn their A-B-Seas. They even enjoy storytime about children who walk on land! After a wonderful day, it's time to sing the goodbye song and head home. But the fun's not over! Enjoy the Mermaid School Handbook at the back for more whimsical facts and tips."--Page [2] of cover. Show less

"Welcome to Mermaid School! Starting school is always exciting, especially when you're a mermaid. In this alluring undersea classroom, students count...Show more "Welcome to Mermaid School! Starting school is always exciting, especially when you're a mermaid. In this alluring undersea classroom, students count clamshells in math, accompany trumpetfish in music class, and learn their A-B-Seas. They even enjoy storytime about children who walk on land! After a wonderful day, it's time to sing the goodbye song and head home. But the fun's not over! Enjoy the Mermaid School Handbook at the back for more whimsical facts and tips."--Page [2] of cover. Show less

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Splat the Cat

Splat the Cat

by Scotton, Rob

Book - 2008

A nervous Splat finds his first day at Cat School much better than he expected. A nervous Splat finds his first day at Cat School much better than he expected. Show less

A nervous Splat finds his first day at Cat School much better than he expected. A nervous Splat finds his first day at Cat School much better than he expected. Show less

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We Love Our School!

We Love Our School!

A Read-together Rebus Story

by Sierra, Judy

Book - 2011

Rhyming text with rebuses follows a group of animals through their first day of school. Rhyming text with rebuses follows a group of animals through their first day of school. Show less

Rhyming text with rebuses follows a group of animals through their first day of school. Rhyming text with rebuses follows a group of animals through their first day of school. Show less

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Ready, Set, School!

Ready, Set, School!

by Mitchard, Jacquelyn

Book - 2007

After Rory the raccoon conquers his fear of spending an entire night away from home, he is prepared to tackle the challenge of starting school just one week later, whether his parents are ready or not. After Rory the raccoon conquers his fear of spending an entire night away from home, he is prepared to tackle the challenge of starting school just one week later, whether his parents are ready or not. Show less

After Rory the raccoon conquers his fear of spending an entire night away from home, he is prepared to tackle the challenge of starting school just one week later, whether his parents are ready or not. After Rory the raccoon conquers his fear of spending an entire night away from home, he is prepared to tackle the challenge of starting school just one week later, whether his parents are ready or not. Show less

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First Grade, Here I Come!

First Grade, Here I Come!

by Carlson, Nancy L.

Book - 2006

Henry tells his mother that he did not like his first day of first grade, but as he describes what he did and learned, he begins to realize that he might enjoy it after all. Henry tells his mother that he did not like his first day of first grade, but as he describes what he did and learned, he begins to realize that he might enjoy it after all. Show less

Henry tells his mother that he did not like his first day of first grade, but as he describes what he did and learned, he begins to realize that he might enjoy it after all. Henry tells his mother that he did not like his first day of first grade, but as he describes what he did and learned, he begins to realize that he might enjoy it after all. Show less

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I'm Telling You, Dex, Kindergarten Rocks!

I'm Telling You, Dex, Kindergarten Rocks!

by Davis, Katie

Book - 2005

Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous. Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous. Show less

Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous. Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous. Show less

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Wemberly Worried

Wemberly Worried

by Henkes, Kevin

Book - 2000

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. Show less

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. Show less

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Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

by Slate, Joseph

Book - 1996

Introduces the letters of the alphabet as Miss Bindergarten and her students get ready for kindergarten. Introduces the letters of the alphabet as Miss Bindergarten and her students get ready for kindergarten. Show less

Introduces the letters of the alphabet as Miss Bindergarten and her students get ready for kindergarten. Introduces the letters of the alphabet as Miss Bindergarten and her students get ready for kindergarten. Show less

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When An Elephant Comes to School

When An Elephant Comes to School

by Ormerod, Jan

Book - 2005

With the help of his classmates, an elephant has a good first day of school. With the help of his classmates, an elephant has a good first day of school. Show less

With the help of his classmates, an elephant has a good first day of school. With the help of his classmates, an elephant has a good first day of school. Show less

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Little Rabbit Goes to School

Little Rabbit Goes to School

by Horse, Harry

Book - 2004

Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along for his first day of school and when there is trouble, he blames it all on Charlie. Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along for his first day of school and when there is trouble, he blames it all on Charlie. Show less

Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along for his first day of school and when there is trouble, he blames it all on Charlie. Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along for his first day of school and when there is trouble, he blames it all on Charlie. Show less

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First Day Jitters

First Day Jitters

by Danneberg, Julie

Book - 2000

Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Show less

Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Show less

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Off to First Grade

Off to First Grade

by Borden, Louise

Book - 2008

Each member of a first grade class, as well as their teacher, principal, and a bus driver, expresses excitement, worry, or hope as the first day of school begins. Each member of a first grade class, as well as their teacher, principal, and a bus driver, expresses excitement, worry, or hope as the first day of school begins. Show less

Each member of a first grade class, as well as their teacher, principal, and a bus driver, expresses excitement, worry, or hope as the first day of school begins. Each member of a first grade class, as well as their teacher, principal, and a bus driver, expresses excitement, worry, or hope as the first day of school begins. Show less

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The Apple Doll

The Apple Doll

by Kleven, Elisa

Book - 2007

Lizzy is scared to start school, so she makes a doll out of an apple from her favorite tree to take with her on the first day and keep her company. Includes instructions for making an apple doll. Lizzy is scared to start school, so she makes a doll out of an apple from her favorite tree to take with her on the first day and keep her company. Includes instructions for making an apple doll. Show less

Lizzy is scared to start school, so she makes a doll out of an apple from her favorite tree to take with her on the first day and keep her company. Includes instructions for making an apple doll. Lizzy is scared to start school, so she makes a doll out of an apple from her favorite tree to take with her on the first day and keep her company. Includes instructions for making an apple doll. Show less

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I Am Too Absolutely Small for School

I Am Too Absolutely Small for School

by Child, Lauren

Book - 2004

When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her. When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her. Show less

When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her. When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her. Show less

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My Teacher Is A Monster! (no, I Am Not)

My Teacher Is A Monster! (no, I Am Not)

by Brown, Peter

Book - 2014

Bobby thinks his teacher, Ms. Kirby, is horrible, but when he sees her outside of school and they spend a day in the park together, he discovers she might not be so bad after all. Bobby thinks his teacher, Ms. Kirby, is horrible, but when he sees her outside of school and they spend a day in the park together, he discovers she might not be so bad after all. Show less

Bobby thinks his teacher, Ms. Kirby, is horrible, but when he sees her outside of school and they spend a day in the park together, he discovers she might not be so bad after all. Bobby thinks his teacher, Ms. Kirby, is horrible, but when he sees her outside of school and they spend a day in the park together, he discovers she might not be so bad after all. Show less

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All Are Welcome

All Are Welcome

by Penfold, Alexandra

Book - 2018

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Show less

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Show less

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