1. S is for School
by Greg Paprocki
Lots of kids look forward to going back to school each fall. This collection of 26 illustrations featuring words from A to Z will introduce toddlers to what all the fuss is about in a unique and engaging way. Included are artist Greg Paprocki’s colorful and wonderfully detailed illustrations that bring to life concepts from the school bus to the classroom, including activities, school subjects, friends, classmates, and teachers.
2. Eraser
by Anna Kang
Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else’s mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her.
3. Sideways Stories from Wayside Schoo
by Louis Sachar
Accidentally built sideways and standing thirty stories high (the builder said he was very sorry for the mistake), Wayside School has some of the wackiest classes in town, especially on the thirtieth floor.
4. School’s First Day of School
by Adam Rex
It’s the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone’s just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come?
5. The Loud Librarian
by Jenna Beatrice
Penelope is perfect for the job of student-librarian. Friendly? Check. Helpful? Check. Book lover? Check. There’s just one snag. Penelope is…LOUD.
6. Meet August
by April Martin
Meet August! The Calendar Kids get ready for the first day of school! It’s hot outside and August is worried about the new school year. He starts to sweat. Is it really that hot or is her just nervous?
7. Alphabreaths Too
by Christopher Willard PsyD, Daniel Rechtschaffen MA
8. Mermaid School
by Joanne Stewart Wetzel
Starting school is always exciting… especially when you’re a mermaid! From schools of fish to the A B Seas, this whimsical underwater tale puts a fun twist on what to expect on the first day of school.
9. The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade
by Justin Roberts
But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and stands up to the bullies, she finds that one small girl can make a big difference.
10. Time for School Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus’s many windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too.
11. Marker
by Anna Kang
Marker is one of the teacher’s go-to school supplies. Her work is tip-top, and she always makes a lasting impression.
13. Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book
by Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex is everyone’s favorite pint-sized dinosaur! Despite being a little dino in a big world, Tiny doesn’t mind taking on a new challenge, even when it’s the first day of a brand-new school. From his giant backpack to his good-luck bowtie, Tiny is prepared for anything, and that means nothing can go wrong . . . right?
13. Disney Princess: Princesses Love School!
by Bri Marie McNish
As the princesses go through the day’s events in their own worlds, the narrator will describe the different activities they experience like meeting the teacher, making friends, learning new skills, doing arts and crafts, enjoying recess, and more!
14. The Crayons Go Back to School (The Crayons Celebrate)
by Drew Daywalt
The Crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they’re looking forward to the most. They’re also ready to meet new friends . . . and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class.
by Derek Shun
Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school—a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in learning and growing.
16. Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends
by Apryl Stott
It’s Ruby the fox’s first day at a new school. She’s a little nervous, but luckily, she has her tools to help: a tape measure to count her breaths if she feels overwhelmed…
17. Stubby: A Silly and Informational Picture Book about How a Pencil Is Made
by Sydra Mallery
Before working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away.
18. You’re My Little Bookworm
by Nicola Edwards
You’re My Little Bookworm is a cute rhyming story that celebrates the love between a parent and child. Each colorful spread features a sweet sentiment—a smart cookie, a gold star, and more—paired with a die-cut shape that provides a tactile reading experience.
19. Broken Crayons Still Color
by Toni Collier and Whitney Bak
Avery has big emotions and bubbling anxieties about changes in her life. When her crayons break as she scribbles furiously, she discovers that they have personalities and feelings too!
