Kindergarten-Second GradeCheck out these great back-to-school reads geared just for the newest of students!
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Picture Books for Family Reading
JPIC SCOTTON
It’s Splat the Cat’s first day of school and he’s worried that he might not be able to make friends. He brings his pet mouse to school in his lunchbox, just in case, but the mouse escapes and causes chaos! Click here for some fun Splat the Cat printables. |
JPIC LEHRHAUPT
Zoey the chicken has always wanted to go to school, but has never made it. This year she’s decided that she will be the teacher of her own school. Find out what happens in this hilarious tale! You can also visit the author’s website for Zoey’s coloring sheet and word search. |
JPIC DILORENZO
Quincy is a very imaginative chameleon, but has trouble blending in with the rest of his class at school. Will Quincy ever be able to fit in? If you like this book’s colorful illustrations, you can check out more of the author’s work by going to her website. |
JPIC BERGER
Bigfoot doesn’t want to go back to school. He’s so big that back to school shopping is difficult, and he is afraid of all of the bad things that could happen. Will Bigfoot be able to overcome his fears and go to school? |
Non-Fiction Titles
dJ371 ADAMSON
This book displays brilliant color photographs of children in schools around the world. It focuses on how the school day is alike around the world, but the photos show how schools might look different. You can also check out this online article for more photos of classrooms around the world. |
J371 HUGHES
This book is helpful for kids who are just starting elementary school for the first time. The words and color photos tell the story of a typical day in school and some of the activities that kids can expect to do. |
Back-to-School Crafting Fun
Back-to-School Photo Frame
Click on the picture above for instructions to make this cute back-to-school photo frame.
Click on the picture above for instructions to make this cute back-to-school photo frame.