Books About School Starting

The Best School Starting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about school starting? 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.

Pickle Puss
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Chapter Book · 1986

Pickle Puss

By Patricia Reilly Giff · Book #8 in the The Kids of the Polk Street School series

A reading contest decides who keeps a stray cat. Who will win fairly?

80 pages· 5,611 words
3.6/5 Goodreads · 91 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Summary: Emily's summer plan is simple: read books and win a stray cat named Pickle Puss. But when Dawn challenges her to a reading contest, the stakes rise. As Emily bends the rules to gain an edge, she faces a moral dilemma. Can she win the cat without losing her integrity? With each book read, the tension mounts. Will Emily's conscience catch up with her, or will she outsmart Dawn? Dive into this tale of competition, friendship, and the lengths one will go to for a furry friend.
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