Back-To-School Picture Books | Arlington Public Library

1) Isabel and her colores go to school

Author

Alessandri, Alexandra

Description

"English just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers her native Spanish. As she prepares for a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn. Her first day is uncomfortable, until she employs her crayons and discovers there's more than one way to communicate with new friends"--

2) How to spot a best friend

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In this adorable celebration of kindness and friendship, a young girl declares on her first day of school that she will find a best friend and sets out to do so.

3) Becoming Vanessa

Author

Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

Description

Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know.

Author

Burgess, Matthew

Formats:

Book, Kids Read-A-Long

Description

"Take flight in this heartwarming story about a boy who learns to be true to himself at school while following his love of nature. Nico was new, and nervous about going to school. Everyone knew what to do and where to go, but Nico felt a little lost. So, he did what he loved to do: Watched the insects Sat in the grass And most importantly ... befriended the birds. Before he knew it, Nico was known as BIRD BOY. But Nico didn't mind. Soon, he made one...

5) Principal Tate is running late!

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"Every day goes smoothly at Hardy Elementary School because Principal Tate keeps everyone happy and everything in order. But what happens when her car breaks down one day and she's running late? How will the students, teachers, parents, and visitors get through the day? Will chaos take over Hardy School? The solution is simple: Everyone at the school must do their part to save the day"--

6) Little Ghoul goes to school

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Perfect for back-to-school and Halloween, this is a funny and sweet story about a monster's first day of school by the popular author-illustrator of Cat Secrets. Little Ghoul is nervous about her first day of school. Her mom assures her that it will be great: The teachers will be scary. The lunch will be revolting! And the other classmates will be spine-tingling and creepy. But what if Little Ghoul's greatest fears come true--and everyone is nice?...

7) 1, 2, 3, off to school!

Author

Dubuc, Marianne

Description

"Pom can't wait to start school. But kindergarten is a whole year away! So, he decides to spend the day visiting all of his animal friends at their schools. He plays music with the frogs at Cattail Academy. He learns to fly with the squirrels at Lookout Heights School. And he takes a nap with the sloths at Sleepytime School. What will Pom's school be like? One thing's for sure, kindergarten will be a great adventure!"--

8) The giggles are coming!

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Eliopoulos, Chris

Description

"A couple of friends can't keep from laughing during the first day of school and are worried what their teacher will think if they can't avoid the giggles in the middle of class"--

9) Sounds like school spirit

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Rhyming text follows these kids as they go back to school, make new friends, and build a community.

10) Norman's first day at dino day care

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"It's Norman's first day at Dino Day Care. Who wouldn't be nervous? First, Norman does what he does best: he makes himself invisible. But eventually he manages to find his courage, with a little help from a new friend and just a hint of magic"--

11) Little bat in night school

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Little Bat is excited about his first night in school! He is excited about everything: his new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he finally arrives, his world turns upside down. Joing Little Bat and his new opossum pal Ophelia as they discover that spreading your wings isn't so hard-- when you take the time to listen, act with kindness, and simply do your best. Readers will love to see him spread his wings...

12) School is cool!

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This energetic picture book prepares young readers for their first day of school with humor and encouragement.

13) My school stinks!

Author

Scharnhorst, Becky

Description

"A back-to-school story told through journal entries about a boy who finds himself at a new school where the other students are REAL animals"--

14) Time for school, little blue truck

Author

Schertle, Alice

Series

Little Blue Truck

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

"Ride along to school with the #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck and meet Blue's new friend: a bright yellow school bus. Beep-beep! 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. What a fun job--but much too big for a little pickup like Blue. Or is it? When...

15) How to be kind in kindergarten: a book for your backpack

Author

Steinberg, David

Description

This guidebook in verse spans the entire year of kindergarten, showing children how to be kind by doing such things as sharing, taking turns, and inviting someone to join in a game.

16) Kalamata's kitchen

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Series

Kalamata's kitchen volume 1

Description

"Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients,...

17) Henry at home

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"Liza is Henry's big sister, and Henry is Liza's little brother. As long as there has been a Henry and Liza, they have always done everything together. Haircuts, birthday parties, tree climbing, even flu shots. Liza and Henry. Henry and Liza. But that all changes when Liza starts school for the first time, heading off to kindergarten and leaving her little brother behind. Henry is incredulous. How can Liza do this to him?"--

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Dot proves she is not little by standing up to a school bully.

19) Best buddies

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A boy with Down syndrome and his dog are best friends, but how will they manage being apart when the boy heads to school for the first time?

20) When a dragon goes to school

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Follows a dragon as she does her best to be good throughout her busy school day, from playing nicely to sharing her lunch to reading quietly at the end of the day.