Good Reads

Butterflies in My Stomach and Other School Hazards
by Serge Bloch

Common, silly metaphors are used to describe the first day of school and other student antics.

Ready, Set, School!
by Jacquelyn Mitchard

After a successful sleepover with his cousins, Rory realizes he is not so scared of the first day of school.

Off to First Grade
by Louise Borden

Young animal characters prepare for first grade in this collection of poetry.

Wow! School!
by Robert Neubecker

Large, colorful pages illustrate Izzy's excitement on the first day of school.

Jack's Talent
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Everyone seems to be good at something, but what is Jack's talent?

First Grade Stinks!
by Mary Ann Rodman

First grade is much different than kindergarten. Haley makes a list of complaints for her new teacher.

Miss Mingo and the First Day of School
by Jamie Harper

A teacher's stories help each student feel comfortable and realize that they are unique.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Go to School
by Ian Whybrow

It's the first day of school and his dinosaurs are nervous, but Harry soon makes new friends.

Mr. Ouchy's First Day
by B.G. Hennessy

Even teachers get nervous about the first day of school. Mr. Ouchy's students have so many questions that he forgets to be nervous.

Jake Starts School
by Michael Wright

Jake battles first-day jitters as he begins first grade.