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Kiki can! go to school
by Susie Jaramillo
Excited for her first day of school because she'll be with her brothers all day, Kiki soon discovers they are in another classroom and succumbs to nerves until she learns that as long as she's herself, she can always make new friends. Illustrations.
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Breathe like a bear : first day of school worries
by Kira Willey
Using an easy-to-follow breathing exercise, mindful prompts and a soothing mantra, this reassuring picture book follows Bear and her friends, who are all anxious about the first day of school, as they learn the perfect words to say to keep calm. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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On my way to school
by Sarah Maizes
Livi imagines herself as an elephant, then a Sherpa leading an expedition up Mount Everest, then a movie star signing autographs as she tries to avoid going to school.
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Mina belongs here
by Sandra Niebuhr-Siebert
"At Mina's kindergarten she listens to stories, songs, and chatter in an unfamiliar language. She tries out sounds that roar in her throat and tickle her tongue until the new words feel like her own. Then one day, Mina realises that this language now belongs to her, and she belongs to this new world"
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How to get your octopus to school
by Becky Scharnhorst
In this sweet and silly story, a little girl must convince her octopus, who'd rather stay home and play, that he will love school if he just gives it a chance but must find him first! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Welcome to dinosaur school
by Rose Cobden
Nervous about her first day of school, Jewel the dinosaur makes new friends once she settles into her new class and has a ROAR-ing good time! Illustrations.
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Little Rabbit goes to school
by Harry Horse
When Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along on his first day of school, he discovers that Charlie may not be quite ready for the challenges of school, in a humorous, reassuring story about children coping with change.
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Jake starts school
by Michael Wright
Fearful of spending his first day of school by himself, Jake makes his parents stay with him all day long and play all the games with him until he finally feels comfortable to do it all on his own.
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Sumi's first day of school ever
by Soyung Pak
When Sumi, a Korean girl who speaks no English, attends her first day of school in America, she realizes that there is so much more to learn than just the language as she roams around a large building, deals with a mean classmate, and gets assimilated into an entirely new system.
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First day jitters
by Julie Danneberg
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
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A place called Kindergarten
by Jessica Harper
Wondering why their friend Tommy has not come to the barn at his usual time, the animals become alarmed when the dog tells them that he has gone to a place called "Kindergarten."
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On the way to kindergarten
by Virginia L. Kroll
Celebrates the first five years of a young life as the great milestones, such as singing the ABCs, riding a carousel, and knowing the days of the week, are presented by a proud parent to his child as he heads to kindergarten to face his next great task and accomplishment. Reprint.
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Rocking in my school shoes
by Eric Litwin
Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song
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Mom, it's my first day of kindergarten!
by Hyewon Yum
When his mother expresses anxiety over his upcoming entry into kindergarten, an enthusiastic youngster offers reassurances about the exciting new things and people he expects to encounter. By the award-winning author of There Are No Scary Wolves.
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Keisha Ann can!
by Daniel Kirk
Provides a lesson on the importance of having good self-esteem as young Keisha Ann proudly demonstrates how she can ride the school bus on her own, share her most favorite things with friends, and help her teacher in a moment's notice during her busy day at school.
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Llama Llama misses Mama
by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama--The star of Llama Llama Mad at Mama--experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.
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Will I have a friend?
by Miriam Cohen
Jim's anxieties on his first day of school are happily forgotten when he makes a new friend
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Follow the line to school
by Laura Ljungkvist
Encourages young readers to follow the line as it travels through a typical school day, including story-time, recess, library time, and show-and-tell
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It's time for preschool!
by Esmé Raji Codell
An energetic and reassuring introduction to preschool illustrates the range of experiences children will encounter during a typical day, from drop-off to pick-up, as well as special events that occur throughout the year, such as fire drills and field trips. 20,000 first printing.
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If you take a mouse to school
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Having been brought to school, Mouse gets in the spirit quickly and is soon participating in all the class activities by helping with a science project, doing a little math, and writing his very own book.
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Kindergarten diary
by Antoinette Portis
Annalina’s diary entries reflect her up-and-down feelings and experiences as she goes from being afraid to go to kindergarten to loving it during her first month of school. By the creator of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Book, Not a Box. 50,000 first printing.
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Rosie goes to preschool
by Karen Katz
A little preschooler who knows everything about the first day of school introduces young children to her cubby, teacher, music class, lunch table and more. By the creator of Where Is Baby's Belly Button? Simultaneous eBook.
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Is your buffalo ready for kindergarten?
by Audrey Vernick
Although kindergarten provides unique challenges for a young buffalo, he learns that one who follows the rules and tries his best will get along fine, in a heartwarming look at first-day-of-school jitters. 40,000 first printing.
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Marco goes to school
by Roz Chast
Marco the bird is eager to start school because he wants to learn how to reach the moon, and although he does not accomplish that on his first day, he does make a new friend.
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A pirate's guide to first grade
by James Preller
On the first day of first grade, an imaginative young pirate and his crew find treasures abound at school, from boarding a big yellow "boat" and plank walking at recess to exploring pages of treasure at the library.
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My teacher is a monster! (no, I am not) : No, I Am Not
by Peter Brown
Thinking his teacher is a monster for her no-nonsense disciplinary practices, young Bobby meets his teacher at the park on a weekend and discovers she may not be so monstrous after all. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Creepy Carrots! 40,000 first printing.
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Dinosaur vs. school
by Bob Shea
Loving everything about his first day of preschool, from meeting new friends and dressing up in play clothes to doing arts-and-crafts and playing musical instruments, Dinosaur feels unsure about the challenges of clean-up time before discovering the power of friends working together. 50,000 first printing.
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Not this bear
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
"It's Bear's first day of school, and he's a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn't so sure. But school turns out to be full of fun--painting pictures, listening to stories, and making new friends. Maybe this bear will like school after all"
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Chu's first day of school
by Neil Gaiman
A sequel to the best-selling Chu's Day finds the sneezy little panda nervously arriving at school on a first day that is challenged by new classmates, a teacher who writes everything the students say on the blackboard and an abundance of chalk dust. 100,000 first printing.
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Bob and Flo
by Rebecca Ashdown
In this irresistible picture book debut about penguins and preschool, a lunch bucket is mysteriously lost—and a funny new friend is found! Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing.
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Monkey : not ready for kindergarten
by Marc Tolon Brown
Worrying that everything will go wrong as he prepares for his first day of kindergarten, little Monkey is given step-by-step reassurances from his family, who help him get a new backpack, prepare a yummy lunch and read books about what to expect. By the award-winning creator of the Arthur series. Simultaneous eBook.
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A new school year : stories in six voices
by Sally Derby
A collection of poems, written from the perspectives of six students of different ages and backgrounds, reflects the worries, hopes and successes they experience on their first day of school. By the author of Kyle's Island.
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Fall is for school
by Robert Neubecker
A sequel to Winter Is for Snow finds seasonally opposed siblings Sister and Brother beginning the autumn season with mixed feelings about the end of summer, the start of school and the vibrant foliage. 25,000 first printing.
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Goodbye brings hello
by Dianne White
A vibrantly illustrated, gift-book celebration of life's big and small milestones shares gently empowering messages about saying goodbye to former times in order to welcome new experiences. By the award-winning author of Blue on Blue. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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On the first day of first grade
by Tish Rabe
"A companion to On the First Day of Kindergarten is told to the tune of ""The Twelve Days of Christmas"" and follows a little boy through the engaging milestones of the first days of first grade, from leading friends in line and helping in the classroom to planting little seeds and performing in a play. 125,000 first printing."
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Stanley's school
by William Bee
]Adorably illustrated with friendly animals, a chunky padded picture book introduction to simple everyday classroom activities finds Stanley the hamster reading books, digging in a garden, enjoying a tasty lunch, taking a nap and enjoying messy art fun.
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It's your first day of school, Busy Bus!
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
A group of first-time students excitedly and nervously board a happy yellow Busy Bus, who has first-day jitters of his own and wonders if the children will like him, if he will be homesick or if he will get lost. By the author of Prudence, the Part-Time Cow
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Kindergarrrten bus
by Mike Ornstein
A big, blustery pirate captain bus driver riotously reassures his crew of nervous kindergarten mateys that school is going to be fun, sharing pirate-themed tips for navigating first-day jitters and getting along with others in uncomfortable situations. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ready or not, Woolbur goes to school!
by Leslie Helakoski
A happy and excited Woolbur embarks on his first day of school while his apprehensive Maa and Paa receive assurances from the teacher that all will be well, a situation that leads to a day of new friends, new experiences and Woolbur's woolly exuberance. By the creator of Big Pigs.
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Mae's first day of school
by Kate Berube
Getting ready for her first day of school, nervous little Mae thinks of her innumerable worries--from not being able to read, to the other kids not liking her--until she decides to climb up into a tree to wait until school is over.
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The King of Kindergarten
by Derrick D Barnes
A Newbery Honor-winning author offers an empowering story about a confident little boy who takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, encouraging new students with a reassuring message about this exciting milestone. Simultaneous eBook.
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Lena's shoes are nervous : a first-day-of-school dilemma
by Keith Calabrese
Lena prepares for her first day of kindergarten and reports that while she is excited, her favorite shoes are too nervous and must be convinced by her supportive father that the day is actually going to be lots of fun. Simultaneous eBook.
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Time for school!
by Brian Biggs
Even though she has just moved to Tinyville Town, everyone at her new school, from Principal Paul to the lunch lady, is kind and does his or her part to keep things running smoothly for Ellie Emberley on her first day of school
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Goodbye brings hello
by Dianne White
A vibrantly illustrated, gift-book celebration of life's big and small milestones shares gently empowering messages about saying goodbye to former times in order to welcome new experiences. By the award-winning author of Blue on Blue. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Butterflies on the first day of school
by Annie Silvestro
When Rosie begins feeling nervous about starting kindergarten the night before the big day, her mother reassures her that it’s just butterflies in her belly, and to Rosie’s surprise the next day, a butterfly flies out of her mouth when she greets a new friend at school, which helps another shy student release hers, too.
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The school book
by Todd Parr
The best-selling author of It's Okay to Be Different blends his trademark playfulness and sensitivity to address the common childhood fear of starting school, offering age-friendly messages about sharing, inclusion and community. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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The pigeon has to go to school!
by Mo Willems
The irrepressible Pigeon from the Caldecott Honor-winning Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! throws a fit over his worries about the first day of school, from heavy backpacks to finger paint on his feathers. 500,000 first printing
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