11/29/2023 0 Comments Kindergarten stories to readSophie’s Squash Go to School by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf What if his teacher doesn’t LIKE pigeons? And it’s also really hard to read when you only have one giant eye. In this one, he does not want to go to school. It’s nice to see a familiar (and beloved!) character in a book about school, and I don’t know many books that have as many fans as the Pigeon. The Pigeon HAS to go to School! by Mo Willems It’s so sweet to see the way they stay connected even when they are separated during the day. But when Maple starts school, Willow is left behind and even though they both have new adventures, they also miss each other. I love Maple & Willow – these two sisters are just so sweet and they are practically inseparable. There are so many unknowns – will he get lost? Will anyone like him? Will he be scared? Fortunately, his driver is there to help him every step of the way on that first day of school! Most children starting kindergarten feel a mix of excitement and jitters, and Busy Bus feels those too. It’s Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! by Jody Jensen Shaffer, illustrated by Claire Messer Can she and her dad convince those nervous shoes that the first day of school is going to be exciting and wonderful? Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma by Keith Calabrese, illustrated by Juana Medina This first day of school book is such a calming reassurance that parents always come back to get you. Whether it’s the first day of preschool or the first day of kindergarten, it can all feel very exciting until that moment when your mom or dad walks out the door. ![]() This darling little kindergartener is ready to take on the challenges that lie before him – after all, he’s the King of Kindergarten! I love that this book is all about the EXCITEMENT of the first day of school, rather than the fear. The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton No one does school books like Kevin Henkes, and if you have a worrier, this first day of school book is a gentle way to talk about those kindergarten fears and how things usually turn out just fine. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or entering a new school, I hope you’ll find a few recommendations on this list that you and your children will love! So we’ve had our fair share of first days of school with the nerves that come along with going to a new school with new faces, new teachers, and a new building. What can I say? School is just hard for me as a parent). (We can’t even blame moving for most of it, since we lived in the same house for kindergarten through second grade. Based on an old Japanese folktale, you’ll love the retelling set in Mexico interspersed with Spanish words.The first day of school is around the corner (or maybe already here for some of you!) and if you have a child who needs a little reassurance, these books about starting kindergarten, preschool or a new school are a great way to help them feel more confident and excited about their first day of school!Įlla enters fourth grade this year and it’ll be the first year she’s ever attended the same school two years in a row. This name appeases the family who suggested all the names, but when he falls into the river, it takes so long for his brother Juan to say his name and get help that the parents decide to shorten his name. It’s about a family that has two sons, the oldest son has a VERY long name that his parents insist everyone use, Pacho-Nacho-Nico-Tico-Melo-Felo-Kiko-Rico. ![]() This hilarious story begs to be read aloud. ![]() Pacho Nacho by Silvia Lopez, illustrated by Pablo Pino Unicorns are really the worst! But Goblin’s opinion changes when the unicorns help him escape a dragon. ![]() Goblin is annoyed when unicorns move in next door - maybe even jealous. Because unicorns just frolic all day long and they get their own themed birthday party supplies! AND THERE’S SO MUCH GLITTER and so many tea parties…to which they don’t invite Goblin.
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