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Getting ready for the first day
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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.
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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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Your First Day of Circus School
by Tara Lazar
"A comical circus reimagining of the classic ""first day of school"" story finds a nervous youngster and his enthusiastic older brother navigating the highs and lows of an amazing first day under the big top."
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Lola goes to school
by Anna McQuinn
The book-loving heroine from Lola Gets a Cat poses for photographs, gets assigned a cubby, chooses activities, enjoys snacks, sings songs and reads alongside new friends during a first day of school.
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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.
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Clothesline clues to the first day of school
by Kathryn Heling
A latest entry in the series that includes Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do blends catchy rhymes with visual cues to introduce children to the clothing worn by people they will encounter at school, from teachers and custodians to crossing guards and new friends.
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Click, Clack, Quack to School
by Doreen Cronin
When Farmer Brown and the animals are invited to Farm Day at school, he instructs them to be on their best behavior, forgetting that school can be like a barnyard.
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It's your first day of school, Busy Bus!
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
"Today is the very first day of school! Busy Bus is excited, but he also has some first-day jitters. Luckily, bus driver Ben knows just what to do to make sure that the school year gets off to a great start"
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Hello School!
by Priscilla Burris
A class full of children experience their first day of school, where they introduce themselves to their teacher, sing a good morning song, play at recess, and learn their letters and numbers.
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Monsters love school
by Mike Austin
An energetic menagerie of monster students embark on the greatest adventure of their young lives when they begin Monster School, in a lively sequel to Monsters Love Colors.
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The class
by Boni Ashburn
Twenty young students--some eager, some nervous, some grumpy--prepare for their very first day of kindergarten
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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.
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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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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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Planet Kindergarten
by Sue Ganz-Schmitt
A daring young hero navigates the unknown reaches of Planet Kindergarten, inviting youngsters to join him as he launches into a strange new world of alien inhabitants, unfamiliar gear and astounding experiences.
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Rappy goes to school
by Dan Gutman
Embarking on a first day of school, an excited Rappy the rapping Raptor speaks up in rhyme when he spots a classmate being bullied, in a story that invites kids to snap, tap and dance away their first-day jitters.
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Wemberly worried
by Kevin Henkes
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.
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First Grade, here I come!by Tony JohnstonCombines playful stanzas and exuberant artwork in a tribute to the peaks and valleys of first grade, from show-and-tell and singing to arts-and-crafts and recess.
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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.
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Kindergarten is cool!by Linda Elovitz MarshallAn energetic rhyming story, designed to reassure preschoolers about their first day of kindergarten, celebrates milestones—from getting dressed in school clothes and carrying a lunch box to participating in fun-filled group activities and making new friends.
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The Kissing hand
by Audrey Penn
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
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First grade jitters
by Robert Quackenbush
A young boy, anxiously anticipating his first day in the first grade, is reassured by finding his kindergarten friends and an understanding teacher when he arrives at school.
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On the first day of kindergarten
by Tish Rabe
An enthusiastic youngster embarking on the first days of kindergarten rhythmically counts 12 cool first milestones, from a riding the bus and meeting new friends to jumping rope in gym and practicing numbers.
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Amanda Panda quits kindergarten
by Candice F. Ransom
When her plans for the first day of school are disrupted by unanticipated challenges, headstrong Amanda Panda walks out of her kindergarten classroom and joins her older brother in the second grade before an unlikely partner helps her learn how to cope.
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School's first day of school
by Adam Rex
Presents the story of how a school building shares jitters with the students on a first day of school.
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Birdie's first day of school
by Sujean Rim
Birdie is both excited and nervous about starting school, but once she sees the classroom and meets her teacher, she knows that everything will be fine.
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First day of school
by Anne F. Rockwell
Mrs. Madoff's students compare notes about getting ready for their first day of school after vacation
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My first day
by Leilani Sparrow
A sweet, reassuring picture book follows a little boy as he experiences all the firsts that a first day of school brings, from his first story to his first friend, and when it's time to leave, he can't wait for another day at school!
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Bear's big day
by Salina Yoon
Wanting to prove how grown up he is by leaving behind his stuffed bunny at home while he embarks on a first day of school, Bear struggles with being away from his best friend when his first day does not quite turn out as anticipated.
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