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1) Mr. S
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
2) My name
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.
9) Shy Robin
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
On the first day of school, Robin the hippo realizes a young otter named Marco is even more shy than she is and comes to his aid when he falters, discovering her voice can be strong when helping someone.
10) Ready for school
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The first day of school is very exciting with so many new things to do. Engage emergent readers with full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. Pairs with the fiction title Let's Go to School"--
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In The Worry Balloon, a thoughtful and reassuring picture book, Monica Mancillas's text and Betty C. Tang's illustrations show how one child experiences anxiety and worry, providing different tools to practice mindfulness and strengthen one's mental health.
Author
Series
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Excited for her first day of school because she'll be with her brothers all day, Kiki soon discovers they are in another classroom and succumbs to nerves until she learns that as long as she's herself, she can always make new friends.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Wonderland, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "preschool-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school. And no matter the distance, the people they love (Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle) are always in their heart.
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Anzu struggles to make friends at her new school, and each time she tries to help a classmate with their origami she is rebuffed, but with her grandfather's patient encouragement, Anzu finds a way to connect with her classmates.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A sweet friendship begins between two young girls on the first day of school. Throughout the year, they fill their pockets with everything from cookies to wiggly worms, to wonders, memories, and more as their friendship blooms."--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A girl who is anxious on her first day of school learns that she carries an "invisible backpack" around with her everywhere, packed full of "invisible tools" that allow her to access her inner strength whenever she needs it"--
20) Welcome back!
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school.
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