Last Updated: January 24, 2026
Stepping Up!
by Alexandra Penfold
Simple vocabulary and short sentences show all the things the children have learned during the year, now ready to step up and be proud of what they have done so far.
Wait a Minotaur
by Jeffrey Ebbeler
On his first day of school, this minotaur gets lost in the maze of new hallways.
Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-Emma!
by Jenny Alvarado
At the start of a new school year Eraser notices best friend Pencil has a dull point, so they must leave the comfort of their desk and venture out to find a sharpener before Stella and her classmates return from recess.
Camilla the Spelling Bee Star
by Alicia Salazar
At first Camila is thrilled to be chosen to represent her class in the school spelling bee, but then she becomes anxious about performing in front of an audience and considers withdrawing.
Welcome Back!
by Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school.
A Bad Day at Pirate School
by Johanna Gohmann
One day, Piper has a very bad day at pirate school. Everything goes wrong and she can’t wait for the day to be over. But when their teacher loses his golden compass, Piper tries to help find it.
I Am Smart
by Suzy Capozzi
After worrying about what to do for his science fair project, a young boy takes his mother’s suggestion to find the science in his life.
The Bean Team: Our Friend Cory has Dyslexia
by Kristen McDonald
While Cory and his classmates work on a science project, Cory tells his classmates how dyslexia affects his schoolwork and how his friends can adapt their project to support him.
Making Friends at School
by Margo Gates
How to make friends is one of the most daunting parts of school for young students. With strategies for meeting new people, and kid-friendly reflection questions, this book is an excellent choice for beginning learners.
The School Library
by Margo Gates
School libraries are the hub for learning, community, and creating. Full-color photos and kid-friendly text highlight all the things a library can be.