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The Smart Cookie
by Jory John
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?
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Never, not ever!
by Bâeatrice Alemagna
When Pascaline, a little bat, screams“Never, Not Ever” in response to going to school, something extraordinary happens, which changes her mind.
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Isabel and her colores go to school
by Alexandra Alessandri
"English just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers her native Spanish. As she prepares for a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn. Her first day is uncomfortable, until she employs her crayons and discovers there's more than one way to communicate with new friends"
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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 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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Billy and the Big New School
by Laurence Anholt
Billy is nervous about starting school, but as he cares for a baby sparrow that eventually learns to fly on its own, he realizes that he too can look after himself.
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Llama Llama Loves His Teacher
by J. T. Morrow
Go through the school day with Llama Llama as he recalls all the things he learns, but more importantly, all the things he loves about his teacher, in a book that would make a great thank-you gift for teachers.
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And then comes school
by Tom Brenner
Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this lively picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day.
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Tayra's Not Talking
by Lana Button
Tayra, the new girl in class, won't speak to anyone, not even the teacher, so Kitty decides to show her things instead of telling her, and soon the pair are communicating via pictures and gestures, drawing Tayra out of her shell.
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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.
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Bonaparte falls apart
by Margery Cuyler
Bonaparte, a little skeleton who is falling apart, asks for help pulling himself together while trying to get ready for school, compelling friends Franky Stein, Black Widow and Mummicula to suggest boneheaded ideas.
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Little Ghoul goes to school
by Jef Czekaj
This rollicking romp through a monster's first day of school follows Little Ghoul as he learns that school can be fun for all kinds of creatures.
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I'm telling you, Dex, kindergarten rocks!
by Katie Davis
Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Buster, is very nervous.
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Time for School, Mouse!
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Mouse is getting ready for school and looks everywhere for his homework, hoping he doesn't miss his school bus. On board papers
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My School Unicorn
by Willow Evans
It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel nervous...When Evie gets ready for school, though, she makes a magical discovery. Hidden inside the pocket of her dress is Bobby, a tiny school unicorn! Bobby has a very important job, helping children feel brave when they go to school. With her new magical friend by her side, Evie soon learns that starting school is LOTS of fun.
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Hurry, Little Tortoise, time for school!
by Carrie Finison
Determined not to be the last student to arrive on the first day of school, Little Tortoise is overtaken by Cheetah, Llama and a snail on a scooter, but the timely arrival of Mr. Sloth changes everything.
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Alpaca Goes Back-a to School
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
"The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is ready to face the new year! With shoes tied and snack-a all packed-a, Alpaca's first day back-a is filled with classroom fun...From singing new songs to making new friends"
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Pearl goes to preschool
by Julie Fortenberry
A talented young dancer who loves attending classes at her mother’s ballet school asks nervous questions about what preschool will be like and whether or not she will be able to dance there, in a relatable story for new students struggling with separation anxiety.
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Not yet, Yeti
by Bethany V. Freitas
On his first day of kindergarten, Yeti learns about the importance of patience and perseverance when he tries to do new things perfectly the first time.
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Ready for kindergarten
by Bethany V. Freitas
With each spread featuring a different kid-friendly, kindergarten-ready activity, this picture book, written in a call-and-response format, follows a diverse cast of soon-to-be kindergartners as they get ready for their first day of school.
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My school = mi escuela
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Simple bilingual text follows a group of children through a day at kindergarten.
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The Day the Crayons Made friends
by Drew Daywalt
Duncan's crayons have left his room to make friends--from Red Crayon wanting to drive a firetruck, to Blue Crayon meeting a fashion doll, to Esteban off to tame a teddy bear, each crayon has a story to share
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El Cucuy is scared, too!
by Donna Barba Higuera
Ramón is worried about his first day at a new school, but it helps to remind El Cucuy, the monster who lives in his cactus pot, of how brave and strong they both are
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Spot va a la escuela / Spot Goes to School
by Eric Hill
| Spot the dog has an eventful first day at school. Illustrations feature lift-up flaps. | | El perro Spot se pasa un primer día memorable a la escuela. Las ilustraciones incluyen faldas movibles que revelan otros caracteres y algunas sorpresas. | |
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The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael Lâopez's dazzling art 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.
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First Day Critter Jitters
by Jory John
Young animal students attending their first day of school navigate nervousness, apprehension and a tendency to hop around before meeting their Armadillo teacher, who is just as nervous as they are.
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Our Class Is a Family
by Shannon Olsen
Discover your family outside your home with Our Class Is a Family, a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates inclusion in a supportive classroom. Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where their students can feel safe, included, and loved.
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Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes
Loving her name until the first day of school, Chrysanthemum is embarrassed when Victoria teases that she is named after a flower, and she learns an important lesson in self-esteem.
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Tomatoes in my lunchbox
by Costantia Manoli
Newly arrived from another country and a little scared on her first day of school, a young girl feels as though she doesn't fit in until one special connection—and a tomato—brings two worlds together.
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Countdown to kindergarten
by Alison McGhee
After hearing about all the horrors of school from a first grader, a little girl decides that school is not for her and has to find a way out as the first day of school draws ever closer.
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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!
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Twig
by Aura Parker
Heidi, a stick insect who is tall and long just like the twig of a tree, embarks on a busy first day of bug school, where her camouflage challenges her ability to make friends with bug classmates who cannot see her.
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School's first day of school
by Adam Rex
The best-selling author of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich and the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Harlem's Little Blackbird present the story of how a school building shares jitters with the students on a first day of school.
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Mr. S
by Monica Arnaldo
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words“Mr. S” on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
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Sophie's shell
by Jo Rooks
Sophie the snail, eager to start school and have her many questions answered, is overcome by shyness and keeps popping into her shell until a new friend helps
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Ham and Pickles : first day of school
by Nicole Rubel
Pickles is nervous about her first day of school, but taking advice from her big brother Ham may not be the best idea, in a quirky story about first-day jitters.
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Butterflies on the first day of school
by Annie Silvestro
"Rosie can't wait to start kindergarten--she's had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosie's mom reassures her that it's just butterflies in her belly, and she'll feel better soon. Much to Rosie's surprise, when she says hello to a new friend on the bus, a butterfly flies out of her mouth! As the day goes on, Rosie frees all her butterflies, and even helps another shy student let go of hers, too"
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Take a Kiss to School
by Angela McAllister
Worried about going back to attend his second day of school, Digby's mother loads up his pockets with handfuls of kisses in the hopes of giving him all the reassurance he needs for his busy day ahead.
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That's not my name!
by Anoosha Syed
During her first day of school when her classmates mispronounce her name, Mirha shies away from correcting them, wondering if she should find a new one until her Mama helps her to see just how special her name is.
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You're Wearing THAT to School?!
by Lynn Plourde
A cautious mouse named Tiny gives advice to his best friend, an exuberant hippopotamus named Penelope, on such things as what to wear and what to take for show-and-tell on the first day of school.
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Little Cliff's first day of school
by Clifton L. Taulbert
Little Cliff is terrified of starting school if it means leaving behind toys, home, and family, but with Mama Pearl's encouragement, he is able to overcome his first-day jitters.
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Mouse's first day of school
by Lauren Thompson
In a lively book filled with simple, energetic text and sweet illustrations, Mouse decides to hide inside a bright red backpack and ends up making a journey to school; while there, he discovers a world beyond his imagination, exploring colors, letters, numbers and finding new friends along the way.
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The Yellow Bus
by Loren Long
A tender, gorgeously illustrated picture book from the #1 New York Times best-selling author/illustrator tells a touching story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places?—?and in the journey along the way. SLJ. K. PW. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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.
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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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The night before kindergarten
by Natasha Wing
To the rhythm of Clement C. Moore's famous Christmas poem, children get ready for the first day of school by packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and saying goodbye to Mom and Dad.
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