Kids Books


Starting School

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Cover of Annabelle Swift, KindergartnerAnnabelle Swift, Kindergartner
by Amy Schwartz

Although some of the things her older sister taught her at home seem a little unusual at a school, other lessons help make Annabelle's first day in kindergarten a success.



Cover of Countdown to KindergartenCountdown to Kindergarten
by Alison McGhee

It's ten days before kindergarten - and according to a first grader, the rules include you can't get in unless you know how to tie your shoes all by yourself.

 



Cover of Enrico Starts SchoolEnrico Starts School
by Charlotte Middleton

Enrico the cat faces a new challenge - starting school. Will he make new friends?

 



Cover of First DayFirst Day
by Joan Rankin

It's the first day at Yappy Puppy Play School and Haybillybun is not sure he wants to go.
 



Cover of Henry's Show and TellHenry's Show and Tell
by Nancy L. Carlson

Henry returns for another kindergarten adventure.

 



Cover of I Am Not Going to School TodayI Am Not Going to School Today
by Jan Ormerod

A child decides that skipping the very first day of school is a very good idea.

 



Cover of I Am Too Absolutely Small for SchoolI Am Too Absolutely Small for School
by Lauren Child

Charlie must convince Lola to give school a chance, though she is full of reasons why she doesn't need it.
 



Cover of I Love School!I Love School!
by Philiemon Sturges

Come along to a warm, friendly world of reading and writing, singing and painting, and all-around fun that will make you want to yell, "I love school!"



Cover of Kindergarten Count to 100Kindergarten Count to 100
by Jacqueline Rogers

Petey counts his way through the day using everything from his crayons to his footsteps.
 



Cover of Look OUt Kindergarten, Here I ComeLook Out Kindergarten, Here I Come
by Nancy L. Carlson

The first day of kindergarten is finally here, and Henry can't wait to paint pictures, sing songs, and practice counting.
 



Cover of Mouse's First Day of SchoolMouse's First Day of School
by Lauren Thompson

Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends at school.

 



Cover of My First Day of SchoolMy First Day of School
by Nancy J. Skarmeas

Daniel liked preschool, but is not so sure he wants to go to kindergarten.

 



Cover of My KindergartenMy Kindergarten
by Rosemary Wells

Emily takes a month-by-month look at the kindergarten year.

 



Cover of the Rattlesnake Who Went to SchoolThe Rattlesnake Who Went to School
by Craig Strete

Crowboy is worried about his first day of school, so he decides to become a rattlesnake to protect himself.

 



Cover of What Did You Do Today?What Did You Do Today?: The First Day of School
by Toby Forward

There's a lot to do on the first day of school: meet new friends, practice writing, eat lunch, and play!