Books About Back-to-school · 36 titles considered

The Best Back-to-school Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about back-to-school? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Berenstain Bears Go to School
First Day Critter Jitters
Puppy Bus
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Back-to-school

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

By Ryan T. Higgins · Penelope Rex series

A young T. rex named Penelope starts school and learns that it's not acceptable to eat her classmates.

40 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 12,194 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1978

The Berenstain Bears Go to School

A young bear starts kindergarten and learns to navigate the challenges and joys of school.

32 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 20,046 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

The King of Kindergarten

A child prepares for their first day of kindergarten.

32 pages· 554 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,629 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Fancy Nancy: Time for Puppy School

A young girl prepares to start school while dealing with her mischievous dog's antics.

32 pages· 474 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 217 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

Kindergarten Rocks!

A kindergartener's first day turns adventurous when his stuffed dog goes missing.

32 pages· 695 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 516 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

First Grade Stinks!

By Mary Ann Rodman, Beth Spiegel (Illustrator)

First grade isn't what Hayley expected. Can she find joy in the changes?

32 pages· 910 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown

Amber faces second grade with a plan to handle mean classmates and new challenges.

48 pages· 1,469 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 315 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

First Day Critter Jitters

Nervous animals face first-day school jitters, only to find their teacher is just as anxious.

40 pages· 917 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 750 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Puppy Bus

A boy's first day at a new school takes a wild turn when he ends up at Puppy School.

40 pages· 311 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 412 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Back-to-School Fright from the Black Lagoon

Can Hubie outsmart the clock and extend his summer vacation?

64 pages· 2,028 words· Est. 23 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 192 ratings
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Back-to-school Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about back-to-school for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The School Book

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the joys and challenges of school, where everyone belongs.

Bear's Big Day
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Bear's Big Day

Ages 3–6 · 2016

Bear's first school day tests his independence without his beloved bunny.

The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten

Ages 2–8 · 2013

A child invites their mom to kindergarten and hilarity ensues as she struggles to follow the rules and fit in with the class.

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

Ages 4–7 · 2019

Pigeon dreads school, fearing too much learning and unlikable teachers.

I Love School!

Ages 5–7 · 2009

A little dog finds school daunting until friendship changes everything.

Froggy Goes to School

Ages 3–5 · 1996

Froggy's first day of school brings unexpected fun and frolics.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books!

Ages 3–5 · 2012

An old lady swallows school supplies for a surprising first day.

Llama Llama Misses Mama

Ages 2–5 · 2009

A young llama's first day of school is filled with anxiety and separation from his mother.

First Day Jitters

Ages 5–8 · 2000

A young girl struggles to adjust to a new school.

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A teacher prepares for the first day of kindergarten as students get ready for a new adventure.

I Got the School Spirit

Ages 3–6 · 2020

A girl embraces school spirit, turning everyday sounds into a joyful celebration of learning.

The Queen of Kindergarten

Ages 3–5 · 2022

A girl embraces her first day of kindergarten with confidence and charm.

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