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A Fine, Fine School
Mr. Keene, an exuberant principal, loves his school so much that he decides to have school every Saturday and even during holidays and summer vacation. Your child will love finding out about Tillie's creative plan to save her vacations.
Ages:
Preschooler,
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Friends,
School
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
Biscuit Goes to School (My First I Can Read Book Series)
With strong support from the pictures and the familiar context of school, the beginning reader will enjoy this simple story of Biscuit exploring his owner's school.
Ages:
First-grader
Themes:
Types:
Read to Self
Emily's First 100 Days of School
Count the first one hundred days of school with Emily in this fun, fact-filled book. Children will love learning about Emily's days at school as she learns the alphabet, sings, reads and dances. The oversized format of this book makes the bright illustrations pop off the pages.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
School,
Letters and Numbers
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
Friends at School
This wonderful book presents a typical day at school for eight youngsters. Full of bright photographs, the children, some with disabilities, are shown as active, competent members of the classroom community.
Ages:
Toddler,
Preschooler,
Kindergartner
Themes:
Friends,
School,
Special Needs
Types:
Read Aloud
Little Cliff's First Day of School
Little Cliff does not want to go to first grade. He does not want to leave his toys or his family. However, once he sees his friends and hears everyone having a good time, he quickly changes his mind. Any child who has felt ambivalent about starting school will appreciate this story.
Ages:
Preschooler,
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
Family,
School
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
Prairie School
Set in the 1880's, young Noah works hard on his family's farm. One day his Aunt Dora arrives, ready to teach him to read. However, Noah is reluctant to work with his aunt. He doesn't see any use for reading on the prairie.
Ages:
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
School
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
School Lunch
When the school cook takes a vacation from the hard work of preparing nutritious meals for the kids at Lincoln school, the children and the principal write to her to come back soon, for each of the substitute cooks is a disaster. Expressive, busy illustrations expand the text in this humorous look at healthy eating.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Health and Nutrition
Types:
Read Aloud
The Best School Year Ever
Beth can't believe that as part of her class project she must keep a list of the good qualities of Imogene Herdmanâthe meanest girl in the class. Your child will enjoy discovering if Beth can find anything to add to a compliment list about a rambunctious little girl who steals a baby and tattoos it with a marker.
Ages:
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Friends,
School
Types:
Read Aloud
Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys
Virgie's brothers walk many miles to go to school in Jonesboro, but she is not allowed to go. She fights to go with them, showing her resolve and strength.
Ages:
Preschooler,
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
Multicultural,
School
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
All About Sam
Children will love meeting spunky Sam Krupnik. Told from Sam's point-of-view, this book follows him from the moment of birth to grade school. Your child will love finding out about Sam's zany adventures and his mischief-filled plans. If your child enjoys this book, he will love the other books in this series including, Anastasia Krupnik and See You Around, Sam!
Ages:
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Family,
School
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
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