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FOR CHILDREN

Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters by Julie Anne Penn

First day? New School? New experience? Feeling scared? Benny the Brave is here to help! Meet Sarah. She’s about to start a new school that’s on a distant planet. She doesn’t have any friends yet. Her teacher may or may not be a swamp creature. And worse, lunch looks like it’s wriggling, slimy and alive! But just before the school bus arrives, Team Supercrew’s Benny the Brave comes to the rescue. (Ages 2-4)

Daniel Goes to School by Becky Friedman

Daniel Tiger is excited to go to school, but he’s not happy that his dad can’t stay at school with him. Daniel learns that “grown-ups come back” and has lots of fun with his teacher and classmates in this sweet 8×8 storybook that will ring true for children just starting school. (Ages 2-4)

I Like To Be Kind: Children’s Book About Kindness for Preschool by Aleks Harrison

An inspiring story about how good deeds bring joy and make us happy. Max does not understand why you need to help others. But an inspiring example changes the boy’s idea of kindness. This is a fun and cheerful story that inspires children to do good deeds. After reading this charming story, the child will learn what kindness is and how any kind act, big or small, can make us happier. (Ages 2-4)

Maisy Goes to Preschool by Karen Katz

Preschool for Maisy means a day filled with friends and things to do, from the time she hangs her coat on a special peg to the time she says good-bye. There’s painting and snack time, stories and nap time (and a bathroom break in between). Soon everyone’s ready to haul out the instruments and make some noise, then head outside for a turn at the sandbox or slide. In a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that newcomers and seasoned pros alike will be happy to share. (Ages 2-4)

Rosie Goes to Preschool by Karen Katz

It’s the first day of preschool and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her snack table, and so on. With gentle reassuring language and using her signature bright artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit. (Ages 2-4)

FOR PARENTS

My Preschool Workbook: 101 Games & Activities that Prepare Your Child for School by Brittany Lynch

Bursting with interactive lessons, this standout among preschool workbooks makes learning fun. From connecting dots and matching pictures to following paths and tracing shapes, this preschool activity book helps kids build the skill they’ll need as they begin school. Includes exercises that teach children colors, letters, shapes, numbers, and words.

The Starting School Book: How to choose, prepare for and settle your child at school by Sarah Ockwell-Smith

The Starting School Book is a reassuring and practical guide for parents of school-age children. Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides clear and helpful advice for each stage of the process, whether your are just beginning to think about your child’s education, applying for a school place, preparing your child for starting at the school you have chosen, or your child has already started school and you would like to help smooth the transition.

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect read for children starting preschool.

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Dragons love tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble. The award-winning team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri are also the creators of Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel.

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this New York Times bestselling picture book from the Growing Hearts series. Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that empowers readers to practice identifying their own emotions.

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems

This story addresses many of the fears that children feel as they get ready to go to school for the first time in a fun and silly way.

Seeds and Trees: A children’s book about the power of words by Brandon Walden

Seeds and Trees carries the key message of love and positivity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. Author Brandon Walden was inspired by the acclaimed work of Dr. Brené Brown on the power of words in our daily lives. Seeds and Trees offers a supportive approach for families, educators, and children struggling to manage a bullying situation.

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things: For Little Learners Who Want to Know Everything (My Very Important Encyclopedias)

This is a mind-boggling collection of everything interesting to get your child on the way to knowing it all. Full of fun facts for kids, colorful illustrations, and games that will feed your imagination.

What Should Danny Do?

(The Power to Choose Series) by Adir Levy

What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be. Written in a “Choose Your Own Story” style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that kids face on a daily basis. As your children navigate through the story lines, they will begin to realize that their choices for Danny shaped his day into what it became.

Books to Prepare Your Child for the Start of Preschool

Our Favorite Books for Preschoolers