It’s hard to believe that summer is over and school’s already kicking back into high gear. Use these fun school-themed books to get your kids excited about the new school year and all that is to come, from new friendships to exciting classroom adventures.
Board Books (Ages 0–3)
S is for School: Classroom Alphabet by Greg Paprocki
Have fun with the ABC’s and get ready for school all-in-one with this sweet board book. Filled with fun and colorful illustrations, this book is a great primer for little ones getting ready for preschool.
ABC Helpful Me: Learn All the Ways You Can Be a Helper from A–Z by Erica Harrison
Give your little ones tools to help them be successful in the classroom and beyond! Get them ready to be little helpers at school by A–Asking How to Help, B–Being Themselves, C–Cleaning Up Their Toys, and much more!
Picture Books (Ages 4–7)
We Do Not Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book by Ryan T. Higgins
Dinosaur Penelope Rex is so excited for her first day of school, but things do not go too well when she cannot help but eat her human classmates! Join Penelope as she learns what it means to be a good friend in this hilarious story. If you enjoy this one, check out the other books in the Penelope Rex series.
Batter Up for the First Day of School by Bethany Hegadus
For baseball lovers, this is a great read to pick up! Follow twins in this punny story with plenty of baseball slang that makes for a fun read aloud.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten by Vera Ahiyya
For your little one on the first day of kindergarten, try picking up this book. Cynthia is ready for her first day of kindergarten—with a healthy lunch, a great new outfit, and more. This is a delightful story to prepare for what to expect on the first day of school!
Our Classroom Rules! by Kallie George
With simple text and some humor, this book shows kiddos the importance of rules in the classroom while also how the class itself rules! This book has a fun play-on-words and is a delightful read.
The Brilliant Ms. Bangle by Cara Devins
This book is a funny read for going back to school. Kids come to their school library on the first day and find a new school librarian, Ms. Bangle, after their beloved librarian retires. When Ms. Bangle tries to implement some new things, the kids try to come up with ways to get her gone!
The Tour at School by Katie Clapman
Being the tour guide for a new student is a serious and exciting job! Follow along with a little girl as she prepares to make sure the new kid fits in at school.
Early Readers/ First Chapter Books (5–8)
100th Day of School with Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi
Join Yasmin in another installment of this beginner chapter book series as she gets ready for the 100th day of school. She tries to plan the perfect outfit, and with the help of her grandparents, she has a great idea!
Betty the Yeti and the First Day of School by Mandy Marx
In this first chapter book series, Betty is not only the new kid at school, but also the only yeti! As Betty tries to fit in with a bunch of human classmates, she learns that her differences are what makes her great.
