Looking for excellent children's books about starting 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.
A boy with a unique face faces school for the first time, seeking acceptance.
A boy navigates the challenges of starting a new school year with his energetic and mischievous little brother by his side
A first grader faces her fears without her magical tutu. Can she find courage within?
Twins exploit a school error, leading to unexpected discoveries.
A new student tests the bonds of friendship and creativity among young creators.
A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.
Sisters find a creative way to stay connected despite being apart.
A school tour reveals bizarre secrets. Is it all true or a wild tale?
A child genius's plan to make friends turns into chaos. Can he fix it?
A young T. rex named Penelope starts school and learns that it's not acceptable to eat her classmates.
Sturdy, inviting books about starting school for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover school life from A to Z with vibrant illustrations.
A preschool day full of fun, friends, and farewells.
First day of school: excitement, challenges, and anxieties unfold in poetic snapshots.
Can a boy find his missing items before the school bus arrives?
A nervous child discovers the joys of preschool.
A child faces school without their beloved toy. How will they cope?
A child's first day at nursery school unfolds with new experiences and questions.
A boy navigates his first day at school, facing new questions and experiences.
Illustrated read-alouds about starting school for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A girl faces teasing at school but finds friendship by embracing her uniqueness.
A boy and his teacher defy a law banning Black education by creating a floating school.
A boy struggles to be noticed by his classmates and teacher until a new student befriends him.
A young girl struggles to find self-acceptance in the face of teasing and criticism from her peers.
Twenty kids prepare for their first day of kindergarten, each with unique emotions.
Six kids face first-day school jitters and joys.
A child learns to transform broken crayons and emotions into beauty and joy.
Can dinosaur-loving Ally find friends in a world of princesses and pirates?
JoJo faces preschool jitters. Can her sister's help ease her fears?
A young girl starts school and navigates her first day with the help of her new friends and teacher.
A young immigrant girl battles her growing Fear in a new country and school.
A parent's love will always be present in a child's life, even when they are not physically there.
Longer stories about starting school for developing and independent readers.
Can three friends keep their bond strong while managing an ice cream shop together?
A first grader's quest for friendship leads to unexpected, humorous adventures.
A young vampire-fairy girl navigates her mixed heritage and decides which school to attend, ultimately choosing a human school over a fairy or vampire school.
A boy discovers a mysterious school that trains students to control their superpowers and decides to stay despite having no powers himself
Max faces a bully at his new school. Can he become the hero he dreams of being?
A kindergartener's antics lead to unexpected challenges and lessons in friendship and self-discovery.
Imogene faces middle school challenges and questions her identity as a knight or dragon.
Middle school looms as Karma faces friendship shifts and an unexpected mustache.
A young girl navigates the challenges of first grade, including making friends, dealing with bullies, and learning to read and write.
A first-grader navigates the challenges of school and friendships.
A girl navigates cultural identity and friendship amid community tragedy.
A boy uncovers his Native heritage at a harsh boarding school during the Great Depression.
