The transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten is a big one! It brings out so many big emotions for our little ones. No matter how your child is feeling about starting school this fall, one thing holds true, it’s still a big change in their lives. They will be moving into a new environment with new adults and new expectations. But new doesn’t have to be scary!
In fact, Never–Ending Stories has rounded up some great books to help your little one ease back into school with some of their favorite characters and sweet stories. The following list contains some of our favorites for our Pre-K to Kindergarten groups and beyond.
The Crayons Go Back to School
Drew Daywalt
This book is part of The Day the Crayons Quit series. Each crayon is excited about a different subject on their first day, but they all agree that they love art class! It explores the concept that school has a little something for everyone.
Here I Come Series
D.J. Steinberg
The ‘Here I Come’ series offers books for many different events in your child’s life. We particularly love the four books focused on starting a new school year. Each book features poems about the grade your child is going into (grades Preschool – Second grade) along with a page of stickers. Who doesn’t love stickers?
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson
This is a sweet story that tackles topics of diversity, inclusion and compassion. The author discusses how no two of us are exactly the same and there may be days where we feel different, but not to get discouraged. Through beautiful artwork the book encourages children to share what makes them unique and stay true to themselves.
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School
Shannon Olsen
This heartwarming book is told through the form a letter from a teacher to their students on the first day of school. This letter (book) discusses all of the ways their teacher is there to help and support them academically and otherwise.
The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer (A Funny Thing Happened)
Davide Cali
Part of the ‘I Didn’t Do My Homework Because’ …. series, this book is one fun tall tale of a boy’s summer vacation that starts at the beach but quickly finds him globe-trotting, treasure hunting and more.
KINDERGARTEN: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
Vera Ahiyya
Designed to ease the nerves of new kindergarteners, this book is about a boy who is nervous to start school. His concerns are eased by a teacher that encourages their students to work together to create a kindness pledge to become the kindest classroom they can be.
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