The Pigeon HAS to go to School by Mo Willems
If you love Mo Willems, you’ll want to add this book to your back to school reading. With humor and defiance Pigeon protests going to school. Of course, he already knows everything. Kids will identify with Pigeons fears, and the story’s silliness just might help kids overcome some of their own back to school fears.
Ready or Not, Woolbur Goes to School! by Leslie Helako
It's time for Woolbur’s first day of school, but Woolbur’s Paa isn’t quite sure school is ready for Woolbur. Woolbur does his own thing and doesn’t follow the crowd…this is an excellent story about being yourself and being proud of it!
ABC Ready for School: An Alphabet of Social Skills by Celeste Delaney
This is an alphabet book about social skills that are helpful for school. Along the way kids will hear about concepts like forgiveness, inclusion, honesty and kindness. There is also an informational section at the back of the book about the importance of social skills and helping children get ready for school.
Two Tough Trucks by Corey Rosen Schwartz
I was excited to discover this new book from the author of Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears on our Goldilocks book list. This story is an excellent springboard for discussions about embracing our unique talents and working together despite our differences. The rhyming text and engaging illustrations make this an excellent book to read on the first day of school and beyond to reinforce friendship and cooperation.
Click, Clack, Quack to School! by Doreen Cronin
It's an exciting day for Farmer Brown and his animals. They’ve been invited to school for Farm Day Lunch. All the animals are very excited, but Farmer Brown warns them that school is a very calm and quiet place. Once they arrive the animals are relieved to find out Farmer Brown was wrong.
School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex
Have you ever thought about what the first day of school is like from the school’s perspective? This book will inspire a bit of creative thinking and interesting discussions as kids realize they aren’t the only ones who experience a bit of nearvousness on the first day of school.
Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro
Rosie is nervous about the first day of school, and her mother tells her that anxiety is like having butterflies in her belly. Throughout the day as she gets a bit more comfortable the metaphor comes to life as butterflies are slowly released. Rosis even finishes the day by helping a new friends who has her own belly full of butterflies.
Mae’s First Day of School by Kate Berube
Mae has a simple solution for her first day worries. She’s simply NOT GOING to school. Instead she climbs a tree where she meets some friends and they decide to face their fear together.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
This book is a giggle-worthy read aloud that will help kids learn to treat others the way they want to be treated. It’s an excellent book to include during the first week of school when discussing making new friends (or how not to make new friens in this case).
(Thank you: fantasticfunandlearning.com)
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