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First Day of School--Recommended Readalouds
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A New School Year: Stories in Six Voices by Sally Derby; Mika Song (Illustrator)Call Number: Y 821 D
Publication Date: 2017
In a unique narrative, readers meet a diverse group of six children ranging in age from Kindergarten through fifth grade. With nerves and excitement each child gears up for a new school year by hustling in the morning, meeting new teachers and new classmates during the day, and heading home with homework and relief by day's end.
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Time for School! by Brian BiggsCall Number: YE BIG
Publication Date: 2017
"Time for School! shows how the whole community comes together for the first day of class"
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Lily's Cat Mask by Julie FortenberryCall Number: YE FOR
Publication Date: 2017
Armed with a vivid imagination and her trusty cat mask, Lily can take on anything--even a new school...But when her teacher tells her no masks allowed in class, Lily worries, can she make friends without it?
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Wemberly Worried by Kevin HenkesCall Number: YE HEN
Publication Date: 2000
"Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more."
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Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna KimCall Number: YE KIM
Publication Date: 2020
" Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember!"
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Lola Goes to School by Anna McQuinn; Rosalind Beardshaw (Illustrator)Call Number: YE MCQ
Publication Date: 2019
"Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack. Before she knows it, it's time to sing the good-bye song and rush into Mommy's arms for a warm reunion."
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Otto Goes to School by Todd ParrCall Number: YE PAR
Publication Date: 2005
"After a breakfast of juice, cereal, and a banana split, Otto goes to school for the first time, where he makes new friends and learns how to wag his tail without knocking things over."
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The School Book by Todd ParrCall Number: YE PAR
Publication Date: 2019
"From morning routines to meeting new people to learning and playing together, Todd explores all the different things that can happen in school, all the while sharing a cheerful, child-friendly message of sharing, inclusion and community. Welcome to school-- a place for everyone to grow!"
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My First Day by Phung Nguyen Quang; Huynh Kim LienCall Number: YE PHU
Publication Date: 2021
"The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination--one familiar to children all over the world."
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School's First Day of School by Adam Rex; Christian Robinson (Illustrator)Call Number: YE REX
Publication Date: 2016
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo WillemsCall Number: YE WIL
Publication Date: 2019
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? "He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!"
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