Back to school season is here! Do you have a little one headed to school for the first time? Or, are kids seasoned veterans like mine are now? My kids are excited to return to school, but that wasn't always the case.
A new school year can invoke many emotions (for kids, parents and teachers)! Back to school books are a wonderful way to ease those first day of school nerves for your kids. They address common worries and showcase positive school experiences.
So whether your kids are heading to school for the first time or returning, these books can help make the transition smoother. You are sure to find an encouraging story for your crew on this list.
If I Built a School
My kids all said their teachers read this book to them at school and they love it! If Jack built a school, there would be hover desks and pop-up textbooks, skydiving wind tunnels, a trampoline basketball court in the gym and more!
Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat!
My kids love this series. It’s the first day of school, and there’s only time for Splat to share one of his summer adventures with the class.
First Day Jitters
This is a great read for your little one who might have the jitters too. Sarah Jane is nervous and doesn't want to start a new school year. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her.
Forever a classic! Follow the Bear cubs as they get ready for the new school year.
Time for School, Little Blue Truck
Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. When somebody misses the bus, it’s up to Blue to get his friend to school on time. Beep! Beep! Vroom!
If You Take a Mouse to School
If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils..... and your backpack, too.
The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School
Mr. Fish is nervously awaiting his first day of school, and he frets about not knowing how to write his name, how to draw shapes, and how to do math―until he's reassured that school is the perfect place to learn how to master new skills.
Butterflies on the First Day of School
The first day of school is exciting—but it can be scary, too! Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.
Back-to-School Rules
Follow Percy's ten simple rules and school will be a lot of fun! He also shows exactly what NOT to do...
The Pigeon Has To Go To School!
Pigeon nervously grapples with the idea of attending school for the first time. Why does the Pigeon have to go to school?
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Follow Pete as he sings his way through school.
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
More fun dinosaur antics await as everyone's favorite dinosaurs are off to school!
How Not to Start Third Grade
Will should be excited to start third grade. Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother.
The Crayons Go Back to School
The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they're looking forward to the most.
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious!
