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Back to School Children’s Book Recommendations

Hello book friends, this is our latest post featuring Back to School Children’s Book Recommendations. With a variety of books that are here to help your young readers get ready to go back to school.

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Thoughts on these wonderful Back to School Children’s Books

It’s here! The routine, their friends, the learning!!!

I am ready for my kids to go back to school. I know there might be some hiccups along the way, but not to worry, these books will help get our young readers back on track and feeling ready for the new school year. So, as you get ready to take on the back to school supply lists, here are some great books to consider during your shopping spree!

Now, let’s dive in to our recommendations I have curated for you and your young reader:

New Children’s Books – Back to School

Scarecited on the First Day of School

Alliah L. Agostini (Author), Lala Watkins (Illustrator)

For fans of School’s First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling mixed emotions about her first day of school.

Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies

Jonathan Stutzman (Author), Jay Fleck (Illustrator)

It’s Tiny T. Rex’s first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he’s ready for anything at his BIG new school–but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some “oopsies” along the way. 

Recess

Lane Smith (Author, Illustrator)

Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans.

The Marvelous Now

Angela Diterlizzi (Author), Lorena Alvarez Gómez (Illustrator)

This calming companion to the bestselling The Magical Yet and The Curious Why is a marvelous introduction for young readers to mindfulness and keeping your cool!

First Day Around the World

Ibi Zoboi (Author), Juanita Londoño(Illustrator)

From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and artist Juanita Londoño, this lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent explores what going back to school looks like for children in countries around the world!

Mao Mao’s Perfectly Imperfect Day

Laan Cham (Author, Illustrator)

A free-spirited new student helps a perfectionist panda embrace his more spontaneous side in this charming classroom story.

Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-Emma!

 Jenny Alvarado (Author, Illustrator)

Fans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!

Narwhal vs. Kindergarten

Vanessa Roeder (Author, Illustrator)

A gentle tale from the beloved creator of The Box Turtle about a narwhal whose horn keeps getting in the way during his first week of school, until his new friends help him find just the right accommodations

Big Kids

by K. L. Going (Author), Reggie Brown (Illustrator)

A vibrant and relatable picture book about first-day-of-school nerves that encourages young readers to celebrate new experiences and the big buddies they’re sure to make along the way. 

Embarrassed Ferret (Forest School of Big Feelings)

Lisa Frenkel Riddiough (Author), Andrea Tsurumi  (Illustrator)

When every oopsie is followed by an uh-oh, little Ferret’s embarrassment grows. How will she survive the day at Forest School?

You Can Sit with Me

Rachel Tawil Kenyon (Author), Tatiana Kamshilina (Illustrator)

Filled with endearing characters created by Tatiana Kamshilina, You Can Sit with Me shows the power of one simple offer to not only make one person’s day better but lead our whole world toward inclusion and love.

Kitty vs. Kindergarten

Martha Freeman (Author), Eda Kaban (Illustrator)

In this back-to-school primer perfect for the most stubborn readers, Kitty knows three things. He is the center of the universe. He likes it that way. Nothing should ever change. But to Kitty’s everlasting surprise and annoyance, things continue to change around him!

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