Mae’s First Day of School by Kate Berube

Mae is nervous about her first day of school. She discovers she has something in common with her new teacher Ms. Pearl.

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And Then Comes School by Tom Brenner

Cooler mornings, cicadas buzzing, apples ripening . . . Can shopping for school supplies be far behind? The evening before the first day means laying out your outfit, loading up your backpack, and filling a lunch box with your favorite things. When the alarm goes off, there’s Dad’s extra-special breakfast (and, of course, some picture-taking), then the feeling of bubbly excitement as you and your friends climb onto a bus, ready to see your new classroom and meet your teacher. – Provided by publisher

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Home is a Lunchbox by Mo Cherry

After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox. – Provided by publisher

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Mara Hears in Style by Terri Clemmons

Mara’s first day at her new school is filled with ups and downs surrounding her hearing aids, and she keeps reading the same question over and over on her classmates’ lips: ‘What’s in her ears?’ Will the playground be just as chaotic as the noisy lunchroom, or will Mara find that her hearing aid superpowers are perfect for making new friends?” – Back cover

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Llama Llama Back to School by Anna Dewdney

Summer days are getting shorter and it’s almost time for the first day of school for Llama! But Llama Llama isn’t ready for summertime to end. It’s been full of backyard camping, family picnics, and ice cream with friends. All he wants is for summer to go on forever! He’s anxious about his first day back at school but maybe, with some help from his friends and Mama Llama, going back to school will be fun after all. – Provided by publisher

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The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Dewalt

The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they’re looking forward to the most. They’re also ready to meet new friends … and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class. – Provided by publisher

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Sounds Like School Spirit by Meg Fleming

This picture book with rhyming chants is a fun interactive book to bring in a new school year.

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Emergency Quarters by Carlos Matias

Ernesto has waited his whoooole life to become a niño grande. A big boy. Now he’s finally old enough to walk the six blocks to school without his parents. Every morning, his mom hands him a shiny new quarter and reminds him they’re for emergencies. If Ernesto needs her, she’s only a pay phone call away. But each day reveals a tempting new treat to enjoy with his friends: crisp packs of baseball cards, arcade games, hot tamales, and fresh juices! Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them? – Provided by publisher

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This is a School by John Schu

Explore and discover the importance of school and community in this wonderfully  illustrated picture book.

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Ruby’s Tools for Making New Friends by Apryl Stott

Ruby, the fox, uses tools to overcome her social anxiety during a class project at her new school.-

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Out Cold by Ryan T. Higgins

“The mice want to celebrate winter by doing all their favorite outdoor things. But poor Bruce is inside with a cold. Luckily, the mice decide to bring the winter fun indoors.” — Provided by publisher.

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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Join Peter on his outdoor adventures in this timeless, classic award-winning picture book.

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Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak

“In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, two young children witness how the season changes from autumn to winter”– Provided by publisher.

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We Want Snow: A Wintry Chant by Jamie A. Swenson

“In this raucous, rhyming plea for snow, a group of youngsters imagines the cold-weather delights they’ll enjoy once winter arrives. From sledding down hills and skating on ponds to building snow forts and snowmen to sharing crackling fires and mugs of hot cocoa, they want snow and plenty of it! The snow can’t arrive soon enough. But once the flakes start to fall, are the youngsters in for more than they bargained for? Readers young and old will enjoy this celebration of winter’s snowy activities, recalling past pleasures and imagining more to come.” — Provided by publisher

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Winter Lullaby by Dianne White

Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it’s time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can’t Small Bear stay up, too? To each question, Mama Bear responds with the coziest of answers, finally painting a dreamy picture of the brightening colors and new adventures that will greet Small Bear in the spring. But first comes sleep in this irresistible invitation to drowsy little cubs everywhere.”  — Amazon.com

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