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A Thousand White Butterflies
by Jessica Betancourt-Perez
Newly arrived from Colombia, Isabella's first day of school in the United States is cancelled because of snow and when Isabella notices a girl playing outside she makes a new friend, despite the language barrier.
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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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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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Chu's First Day of School
by Neil Gaiman
An adorable little panda with giant sneeze-triggering allergies nervously embarks on a first day of school and wonders if his classmates will like him.
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I Am Not Going to School Today
by Robie H. Harris
With the help of his favorite stuffed animal, a little boy is persuaded to go to his first day of school where he quickly realizes that class isn’t at all scary but actually quite a fun place to be.
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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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El Cucuy is Scared, Too!
by Donna Barba Higuera
Ramón and his monster, El Cucuy, who lives in his cactus, must confront their fears about living in a new place and beginning a new journey, in this unlikely friendship story that’s rooted in Mexican folklore. Illustrations.
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Heroes Wear Masks : Elmo's Super Adventure
by Lillian Jane
"Today is a very exciting day--it's Elmo is heading off to school, and he wants to be a School Superhero! Join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and hand washing. It's going to be a SUPER day! With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children combat school anxiety and understand new experiences like wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing. School Superhero reminds readers that it's super to help everyone stay healthy!"
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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. By the best-selling author of The Bad Seed.
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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?
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Mila Wants to Go to School
by Judith Koppens
"Today Mila is going to school for the first time, and she can hardly wait to get there. But Daddy is being a real dilly-dally. Why is that?"
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Lola Goes to School
by Anna McQuinn
Lola meets new friends and tries many new things on her fun but exhausting first day of school.
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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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Moses Goes to School
by Isaac Millman
Follow Moses as he spends a day at his school, a public school for the deaf, where all the children use expressions and sign language to communicate to one another.
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The Proudest Blue : A Story of Hijab and Family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab.
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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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My First Day
by Nguyen Quang Phung
Originally published in Singapore, a latest collaboration by the award-winning creators of The First Journey follows the metaphorical travels of a determined young Vietnamese boy who embarks on a boat voyage marked by a single oar, giant waves, eerie forests and heavy rainfall.
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My Name is Yoon
by Helen Recorvits
Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon wants to use a different name to help her feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
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Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten
by Laura Purdie Salas
Feeling very nervous about starting kittygarten, Clover Kitty, a little cat with a sensory-sensitive disorder, finds her new classroom intimidatingly loud, bright and crowded, before a classmate’s offer of friendship encourages Clover to give school another chance. Illustrations.
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I Got the School Spirit
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
The award-winning creators of I Got the Rhythm present an onomatopoeic celebration of the first day of school that follows the experiences of a young girl with energetic school spirit who rallies her classmates through their ABCs and 123s.
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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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I Love School!
by Hans Wilhelm
Noodles thinks that going to school sounds like a lot of fun, but when he get's there, it turns out to be a big, scary place where Noodles feels lost and alone--until he makes new friends, meets a nice teacher and realizes that school isn't frightening, it's fun!
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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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Play Day, School Day
by Toni Yuly
Asking his big sister what school is like when a new year approaches, a little brother listens with increasing enthusiasm to descriptions of riding the bus, reading, learning science and playing with other kids before discovering that with a little imagination, nature itself can be a teacher. By the creator of Thank You, Bees. Illustrations.
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Sensory Parenting : The Elementary Years: School Years Are Easier When Your Child's Senses Are Happy!
by Britt Collins
Beginning with the age of five, Britt and Jackie walk parents through everyday situations and duties all the way through your child's elementary years. They explain the underlying reasons beneath your child's negative behaviors and the often simple fixes (sometimes not so easy, but steps that will lead you towards success). Parenting can be less stressful when you're not struggling with your child's sensory systems. A child won't outgrow auditory processing issues or tactile defensiveness without addressing the child's needs. Working together, you will find that parenting can be more enjoyable if you address or avoid certain sensory situations or prepare for them accordingly.
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PBS Parents:
Back to SchoolThis past school year was unusual. But with students heading back to school, there's a lot we can do to bolster our children’s feelings of confidence and security as they head into a new year.... |
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Starting School with Daniel TigerIn this clip, watch as Daniel packs his backpack with his favorite playthings from home to help encourage children to bring along their own familiar belongings and make the transition into school easy and fun. |
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Go Away, Big Green Monster!
by Ed. Emberley
A scary green monster begins to disappear, piece by piece and page by page, in a die-cut picture book that lets youngsters take control of the monsters in their lives.
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The Great Monster Hunt
by Norbert Landa
When Duck awakens one morning to strange noises coming from underneath her bed, she is too afraid to investigate and instead goes in search of help; soon a brave band of friends are heading Duck's way to save her from the terrifying monster, in this charmingly illustrated story that portrays the creepiness and, ultimately, the humor that results from hearing strange noises from under the bed.
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Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
by Linda Williams
A little old lady who is not afraid of anything must deal with a pumpkin head, a tall black hat, and other spooky objects that follow her through the dark woods trying to scare her. Reissue.
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Monster Boogie
by Laurie Berkner
The award-winning children's music artist and the illustrator of Mo's Mustache present a lively picture book rendering of Berkner's infectious hit song that invites children to let go of their bedtime fears and embrace their inner monster.
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Tickle Monster
by Édouard Manceau
At bedtime, a brave child makes a monster disappear by tickling its various parts, such as its teeth so it cannot bite, and the parts transform into new objects that create a non-threatening scene.
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Little Puppy and the Big Green Monster
by Mike Wohnoutka
A puppy invites a monster to play with him, but soon discovers that the monster is not very good at such games as tag or hide-and-seek.
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Monsters Love Underpants
by Claire Freedman
A playful picture book by the creators of Pirates Love Underpants demonstrates, through silly rhymes and playful illustrations, how monsters from around the world play, dance, and make mischief in striped and polka-dotted underwear.
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Monster Mash
by David Catrow
In this illustrated version of the classic song, a mad scientist's monster performs a new dance which becomes "the hit of the land" when the scientist throws a party for other monsters.
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Don't Touch this Book!
by Bill Cotter
A reluctant monster allows the reader to play with his book, as he makes a rainbow, acts like a robot, and calls up a dinosaur.
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Minnie and Moo Meet Frankenswine
by Denys Cazet
During a thunderstorm, the farm animals are frightened out of the barn by a monster, and only cow friends Minnie and Moo are brave enough to investigate.
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The Biggest Cookie in the World
by Linda Hayward
With some butter, some sugar, some eggs, and some flour, Cookie Monster sets out to cook the biggest cookie in the world.
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