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Best Back-to-School Books for the First Days of School

The first days of back-to-school can truly set the stage for the entire school year with students. And read-aloud books are a perfect way to get to know one another, encourage class discussions, and figure out which values will define your class’s identity. Here are 46 of our favorite back-to-school books plus follow-up activities for each one.

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1. Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School by Emily Jenkins

An energetic, funny book that follows Harry through the first 100 days of first grade—from name games to making friends to learning how to be a friend. It’s broken into short chapters, so add this to your list of back-to-school books for a fun way to start your first days of school.

Buy it: Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Start a 100-link paper chain to mark your first 100 days together, or try one of these fun activities.

2. The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague

When a child is born, their circle is very small. As they grow, the circle around them grows to include family, friends, and neighbors. This sweet story is perfect for back-to-school to set the tone for enlarging our circles to include new friends and experiences.

Buy it: The Circles All Around Us at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Watch this video, adorably narrated by the author’s children.

3. Principal Tate Is Running Late! by Henry Cole

Looking for funny back-to-school books? When Principal Tate is running late, the students, teachers, parents, and visitors at Hardy Elementary School must come together to keep school running smoothly.

Buy it: Principal Tate Is Running Late! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Try one (or more) of these fun team-building activities with your students.

4. Hello World! by Kelly Corrigan

Everywhere we go, we can meet interesting people who add value to our lives. This charmingly illustrated book is a great conversation starter to help your students get to know one another.

Buy it: Hello World! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Try one (or more) of these icebreaker activities with your students.

5. A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen

In this heartwarming book, a teacher writes a love note to her students. She shares all the things she is looking forward to for the school year and all the fun things they will share.

Buy it: A Letter From Your Teacher at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to turn to a friend and share what they are most looking forward to this school year.

6. Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro

If you’re looking for the best back-to-school books to ease your students’ butterflies, try this sweet story. Rosie gets a new backpack and can hardly wait for school to start. But the first morning, she’s not so sure. “You just have butterflies in your belly,” her mom tells her.

Buy it: Butterflies on the First Day of School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Play a game of toss-around. Form a circle and begin by telling your students how you are feeling about the new school year. For example, “I was nervous, but now I’m excited.” Toss the ball to a student so they can share how they’re feeling. Play continues until every student who wants to has had a chance to participate.

7. The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi

An inspirational rhyming book that teaches kids the power of “yet.” We all have a lot to learn in life, and sometimes skills we wish we had just aren’t there … yet. A book about perseverance and having faith in yourself. Add this to your list of back-to-school books that teach growth mindset.

Buy it: The Magical Yet at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to write an entry in their journal about something they are hoping to learn or get better at this year.

8. My Wild First Day of School by Dennis Mathew

This humorous book by the author of Bello the Cello encourages kids to be brave, take a risk, and try something new.

Buy it: My Wild First Day of School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Brainstorm a list of “what if” questions with your students. Tap into their hopes and wishes and set the stage for an amazing year.

9. Most Marshmallows by Rowboat Watkins

If you’re looking for best back-to-school books about individuality, you’re going to want to check out this quirky tale. It’s all about marching to the beat of your own drummer. What would happen if you dreamed big?

Buy it: Most Marshmallows at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to write in their journals about what makes them unique.

10. If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen

Hover desks? Robo-chef in the cafeteria? Field trips to Mars? The main character of this school story has some out-of-this-world ideas about what his ideal school would look like.

Buy it: If I Built a School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to draw a picture, with captions and explanations, showing what their perfect school would look like.

11. Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

A young girl learns the musicality of African, Asian, Black American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names and returns to school eager to share with her classmates.

Buy it: Your Name Is a Song at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Go around the circle and ask each student if there is a story behind their name.

12. Our Class Is a Family by Shannon Olsen

Back-to-school books like this one show your class that they are a family, no matter whether they meet for online or in-person learning.

Buy it: Our Class Is a Family at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have each student draw an image of their family and “extended family.”

13. Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind by Jessica Hische

Sometimes the smallest gesture of kindness goes a long way. Reading sweet back-to-school books like this one teaches young ones how to be good friends and classmates.

Buy it: Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to share what is the most important thing about being a good friend.

14. I Got the School Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison

Students will love the rhythm and sounds in this book about back-to-school spirit. VROOM, VROOM! RING-A-DING!

Buy it: I Got the School Spirit at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to share the sounds they identify with school!

15. Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems

Mo Willems has written some fantastic back-to-school books. In this one, when Gerald tells Piggie he has a surprise for him, Piggie can hardly wait. In fact, he has a hard time waiting all day! But when the sun goes down, and the Milky Way fills the night sky, Piggie learns that some things are worth the wait.

Buy it: Waiting Is Not Easy! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask your students to turn to a partner and share a time that they had to wait for something.

16. Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can’t Go to School! by Christina Geist

If you’re looking for back-to-school books for students who are having a hard time leaving their parents, this sweet tale is a good pick. Perfect for the child who is feeling a little nervous about going to school, this story features a family that doesn’t want to be left behind.

Buy it: Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can’t Go to School! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Draw a picture of what school would look like if students’ moms and dads came to school with them.

17. The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems

Want more back-to-school books by Mo Willems? This silly picture book addresses many of the fears and anxieties that little ones feel as they get ready to go to school for the first time.

Buy it: The Pigeon Has to Go to School! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: This one will get kids riled up, so after reading, have them stand up and shake their sillies out.

18. School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex

There are books about children, parents, and teachers being nervous for the first day of school. This adorable book examines the first day of school from the perspective of the school itself.

Buy it: School’s First Day of School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Project a photo of your school onto the board as inspiration as kids draw and color in their own image of school.

19. Brown Bear Starts School by Sue Tarsky

Sweet little Brown Bear worries about the first day of school, but soon he realizes he is more capable than he thought.

Buy it: Brown Bear Starts School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students turn and talk about one worry they had before school started.

20. Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten! by Lisa Robinson

Need back-to-school books for kindergartners? Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Emma has a hard time transitioning from her beloved preschool captain to the new captain aboard the S. S. Kindergarten.

Buy it: Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to share their favorite things about preschool, which you can record on a piece of chart paper. As you list them, tell students something that will be just as fun about kindergarten.

21. The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald

Once “peas in a pod,” poor chickpea doesn’t fit in with the other beans anymore. Despite having grown apart, the other beans are always there to lend a hand when chickpea is in need.

Buy it: The Cool Bean at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to write about a friend from whom they have grown apart.

22. How To Read a Book by Kwame Alexander

Back-to-school books can inspire students with beautiful illustrations about the miraculous pleasures of reading that will inspire the book lover in all of us. One reader gushes, “Every page is a wonder as the words and art melt into one.”

Buy it: How To Read a Book at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask students to write one colorful sentence in praise of reading.

23. The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

The bubbly main character of this sweet story is bursting with excitement for the first day of school. His confidence will be contagious for your new kindergartners.

Buy it: The King of Kindergarten at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students turn to a neighbor and tell them the one thing they were most excited about on the first day of school.

24. The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

Starting fresh in a new environment, especially when you look around and think that nobody quite looks or sounds like you, can be scary. This lovely story will inspire your students to understand the gifts of individuality.

Buy it: The Day You Begin at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have your students play get-to-know-you bingo to find out just how much they have in common with their classmates.

25. All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

A lovely story that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a school where everyone, no matter their dress or skin color, is welcomed with open arms.

Buy it: All Are Welcome at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Create an anchor chart of character traits. Brainstorm with your students all the ways they are alike and some of the ways they may be different.

26. We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

One of the silliest back-to-school books, this story will crack up your students. Little Penelope Rex is nervous about going to school for the first time. She has some very important questions: What are my classmates going to be like? Will they be nice? How many teeth will they have? Little ones will relate to this charming story.

Buy it: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask your students to share some of the questions they wondered about before starting school.

27. You’re Finally Here! by Mélanie Watt

A perfect first read-aloud book to show your students how excited you are to finally meet them! Follow along with the main character, Bunny, as he bounces through a hilarious range of emotions. All of your students will recognize the back-to-school feelings beneath the surface of this silly, in-your-face story.

Buy it: You’re Finally Here! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students draw a self-portrait that shows the strongest emotion they felt coming into school this year.

28. First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg

Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of their stomach at the prospect of being the newbie. Sarah Hartwell is scared and doesn’t want to start over at a new school. Kids will love the delightful surprise ending of this sweet story!

Buy it: First Day Jitters at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students write about a time they were scared and how their situation turned out! Or have students partner with a friend and tell their stories to each other.

29. The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

When Unhei, a young Korean girl, arrives at her new school in the United States, she begins to wonder if she should also choose a new name. Does she need an American name? How will she choose? And what should she do about her Korean name? This heartwarming story speaks to anyone who has ever been the new kid or welcomed one into their familiar surroundings.

Buy it: The Name Jar at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have groups of students brainstorm ten different ways they could make a new student feel welcome in class and create a poster to display.

30. The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School by Albert Lorenz

John is the new kid in school. When asked if the school is any different from his last one, he weaves a wildly creative tale that captures the attention of his new classmates. A hilarious story about conquering the fear of being the new kid.

Buy it: The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students write a tall tale about what school was like last year to share with their new classmates.

31. The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak

You might think a book with no pictures would be serious and boring, but this book has a catch! Everything, and we mean everything, written on the page must be read out loud by the person reading the book, regardless of how goofy and preposterous it may be. Irresistibly silly!

Buy it: The Book With No Pictures at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students work with a new friend or partner to create their own short book with no pictures. (Be sure to set clear parameters about content before letting students create.)

32. Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! by Rob Scotton

How can there be homework when it’s only the first day of school? Splat must pick only one of all of his fun summer adventures to share with his classmates at show-and-tell.

Buy it: Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: First-day-of-school homework, of course! Have students write about one of their favorite summer adventures.

33. If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff

You know the routine … if you take a mouse to school, he’ll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he’ll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he’ll need a notebook and some pencils. He’ll probably want to share your backpack, too. Another silly story from one of our favorite authors that is not only fun but lays the groundwork for teaching sequencing.

Buy it: If You Take a Mouse to School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Using a long, narrow sheet of paper folded accordion-style, have students create their own “If You Take …” book. Students can build on the mouse story or create a character of their own.

34. Dear Teacher by Amy Husband

This hilarious collection of letters from Michael to his new teacher comes packed with alligators, pirates, rocket ships, and much, much more. Can Michael’s imagination save him from the first day of school?

Buy it: Dear Teacher at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students write a postcard to a friend or family member telling them about their fun first week of school!

35.

How To Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan

In a charming role reversal, the students in this story gently guide their teacher through the getting-ready process for back-to-school. Your students will laugh and surely learn a lesson or two themselves.

Buy it: How To Get Your Teacher Ready at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students compile a list of rules that will help their teacher have the best year ever.

36. If You Ever Want To Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t! by Elise Parsley

An alligator for show-and-tell sounds like TONS of fun. What could possibly go wrong? Magnolia is determined to have the best show-and-tell ever. What will she do when her reptilian pal starts wreaking havoc in the classroom? This hilarious story is sure to inspire even the timidest of show-and-tellers.

Buy it: If You Ever Want To Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students write a story or draw a picture about something outrageous they would bring to school for show-and-tell.

37. This School Year Will Be the Best! by Kay Winters

On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they hope for in the upcoming year. The children’s wishes, from the familiar to the off-the-wall, are shown in humorously exaggerated illustrations. As the first day draws to a close, there can be no doubt this school year will definitely be the best!

Buy it: This School Year Will Be the Best! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students draw a star, put their name in the middle, and write one wish for the school year on each point (total of five). Then, have them loop a colorful ribbon through a hole on top to hang from the classroom ceiling.

38. Back-to-School Rules by Laurie Friedman

School is in session! When it comes to surviving school, Percy has ten simple rules that show there is more to school than showing up on time and staying awake in class, including no spitballs, no running in the halls, and no crazy scheming! See what other trouble—and tips—Percy has in mind!

Buy it: Back-to-School Rules at Amazon

Follow-up activity: As a whole class, brainstorm “rules” that will make this year the best ever. Then, have students transfer their ideas to a class-promise poster that can hang prominently for the rest of the year. Have each student sign their name to make it official.

39. David Goes to School by David Shannon

David’s antics in the classroom will make your students giggle with recognition. He’s so enthusiastic about going back to school! But David needs to learn that every classroom needs rules so that every student can learn.

Buy it: David Goes to School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Gather the whole class on the rug. Select a few students to act out “bad” behavior and ask the other students to explain why the behavior is not OK for the classroom. Then have the same students act out the “good” behavior. Repeat with different sets of students to address the different rules you are reinforcing in your classroom.

40. A Place Called Kindergarten by Jessica Harper

One of the best back-to-school books for kindergartners, this story will help ease their worries before the event. Tommy’s barnyard friends are worried! He’s gone to a place called kindergarten. They wonder what will happen to him and if he will ever come back. Eventually, he returns with exciting tales of all the fun and learning he’s had.

Buy it: A Place Called Kindergarten at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have your students take a “field trip” around the school to learn more about their new “barnyard.”

41. Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick

Is your buffalo ready for kindergarten? Does he play nicely with friends? Check. Share his toys? Check. Is he smart? Check!

Buy it: Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Follow along with Buffalo’s checklist in this hilarious look at first-day-of-school jitters.

42. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! by Lucille Colandro

We’ve all heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly. Well, now she’s getting ready for back-to-school and is swallowing up a whole assortment of things to make it the best first day ever!

Buy it: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Trace the image of the old lady from the book cover without the books in her hands. Make a copy for each of your students and have them fill in the picture and write a sentence about what they would “swallow” for the first weeks of school if they were the old lady.

43. School Is Cool! by Sabrina Moyle

Holy smokes, tomorrow is the first day of school! The characters in this story have lots of needless worries as they discover that school is cool.

Buy it: School Is Cool! at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students do a turn and share about one thing they were worried about before the new school year started and how they are feeling about their worry now.

44. Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London

Lovable favorite Froggy is off for his first day of school. His mama is worried, but not him! He hops off with his trademark enthusiasm and curiosity.

Buy it: Froggy Goes to School at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Together with your class, make a “top-ten best things about school” poster. Ask for students’ input, then vote on the top ten.

45. Chairs on Strike by Jennifer Jones

Everyone’s excited about going back to school. Everyone, that is, but the classroom chairs. They’ve had enough of wiggly bottoms and smelly kids and go on strike to protest.

Buy it: Chairs on Strike at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Ask for volunteers to play the part of the different chairs and act out the story. Have a few rounds so that as many students that want to participate can.

46. It’s OK to Be Different by Sharon Purtill

If you’re looking for a back-to-school book that embraces the uniqueness of your class, this is a lovely tale that subtly broaches the subjects of diversity and kindness in a way that students can grasp.

Buy it: It’s OK to Be Different at Amazon

Follow-up activity: Have students reflect about the one thing that they think is truly unique about themselves and write a paragraph (or more) about this trait in their journals.

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Essential Back-to-School Books (About School, Friendship, Feelings, & Identity)

As your children return back to school, read these essential picture school-themed books about the first day, separation anxiety, making friends, and being yourself.

What’s wonderful about books is that they can also help you know in what area your child might need extra support. For example, nervousness about school. Or how to make friends.

Classroom teachers, you’ll love reading these books with your students.

Reading aloud back-to-school books during that busy first week of school where everyone is adjusting and learning the ropes helps build community and introduce concepts.

Since I’ve read a bazillion back-to-school books in my years as a teacher and book reviewer, I have a lot of choices to recommend.

That being said, these are my current favorites from this list:

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
This is the Day You Begin by Jaqueline Woodson
Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous (A First-Day-of-School Dilemma) by Keith Calabrese
My First Day by Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien

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Table of Contents

First Day
Friendships
Feelings & Separation Anxiety
School
Being True to Yourself

Picture Books About the First Day

The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Don’t miss this delightful book of positive presuppositions about the first day of school because today you’re going to be the King of Kindergarten! Rich imagery filled with hyperbole and metaphor plus captivating illustrations create a festive atmosphere filled with exuberance and bravery. I love how this story shows a sequential day filled with the many happy possibilities at school including storytime, recess, playing with new friends, and a kind teacher.

The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
MJ is excited about her first day of school. Before she leaves, her momma tells her that she can be the Queen of Kindergarten and how being the Queen isn’t just about the tiara but it means being kind and helpful to others. At school, MJ shows kindness to her new classmates and has a wonderful first day. She’s truly the queen — and you can be a queen, too. A joyful celebration of school and kindness.

School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex, illustrated by Christian Robinson
An essential story for back to school! The janitor tells the newly built school that soon teachers and children will be coming. Which makes the school nervous. Find out what happens on the first day (yikes– a fire drill!) and how the school loves its kids.

My First Day by Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien
Lyrical, metaphorical writing and evocative illustrations tell the story of a young Vietnamese boy who paddles his boat through waves and a dark mangrove forest toward his first day of school. It feels a little scary, but as he forges out of the forest, the fish-filled river and colorful sky begin to feel welcoming and friendly. Soon, he arrives at school and waves hello to his classmates who are also arriving in boats.

This is the Day You Begin by Jaqueline Woodson, illustrations by Rafael López
The evocative, lyrical text with gorgeous, lush illustrations illuminates the awkwardness of a girl’s first days at school. She listens to other kids’ big stories of summer and feels like she doesn’t fit until…she finds out that maybe there she might have something in common with others after all.

Isabel and Her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri, illustrated by Courtney Dawson
Isabel doesn’t want to go to school. She experiences languages in COLORES –her native language of Spanish feels like pink, yellow, and purple while the INGLES she’s learning seem like stormy blues and blizzard whites. And at school, the colors swirl all around her as she tries to follow along even when she doesn’t understand. Ultimately, Isabel uses her COLORES to bridge the language barrier and makes a new friend.

So Big! by Mike Wohnoutka
Illustrations primarily narrate the story in this meaningful picture book story with minimal text. Bear feels so big now that he’s starting school. But once he gets to school, he doesn’t feel big anymore–the school feels so big. Just when he’s very overwhelmed, a new friend takes his hand and they walk to the classroom together. Now he feels just right.

Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous (A First-Day-of-School Dilemma) by Keith Calabrese, illustrated by Juana Medina
Lena’s feeling BOTH nervous AND outgoing. (Her shoes are nervous but her dress is outgoing.) Her dad asks questions and listens. When Lena figures out that her headband can talk to her shoes, her dad gives them space to work things out. The headband reminds the shoes of other times that they were scared and also brave and that things eventually worked out. The clothes decide to be brave and go to school with Lena. It’s a brilliant personification story that emotionally resonates with children who are fearful of attending school.

Truman by Jean Reidy, illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins
In a tender story about the first day of school from a pet tortoise’s perspective, readers get a strong sense of place and emotion as Truman worries and waits for a thousand hours for his Sarah. Just as he’s about to leave the apartment to find her, Sarah arrives home. Back in his habitat, he feels proud as Sarah reads him a story about her day at school.

I Will Be Fierce! by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani
A little girl uses her imagination to set a positive intention for her school day. She puts on her armor and sets off to explore new worlds, taking on dragons (dogs) and walking with giants (big kids at the school bus stop), climbing the Mountain of Knowledge (library), and standing up for her beliefs (sitting with a lonely girl in the cafeteria). Today she will be the hero of her own story. What an inspiration for young girls everywhere! This picture book shows all the opportunities we have every day to be bold and brave and fierce.

My New Teacher and Me by Al Yankovic
Mr. Booth does not like his student Billy’s crazy exaggerations until Billy shows his teacher that wild and crazy things might just exist in the world. Very funny.

On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe, illustrated by Laura Hughes
Just like “On the First Day of Christmas“, follow along as one little girl tells us what’s cool about school including sliding down the slide, singing a song, running in a race, counting up to ten, making lots of friends, and riding the bus to my school.

The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing
Natasha Wing writes all the Night Before books in the familiar rhyme of the Night Before Christmas. Look for The Night Before Preschool and The Night Before Kindergarten as well. These books are always funny and reassuring.

Mae’s First Day of School by Kate Berube
This is a familiar back to school story about a child who doesn’t want to go to school. She meets another child and a teacher who don’t want to go to school either. The three climb a tree, talk, and share cookies. Knowing each other helps them feel brave enough to go to school. The story shows that other people also feel scared…even adults. And, they go to school anyway.

Fairy’s First Day of School by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Sara Not
Fairy’s mom tells her what to expect on her first day of school. A nice teacher, other fairies, learning new things, centers like art and spells, clean up time, jobs, recess, lunchtime, and so on. Similar to a human’s first day of school, children will enjoy the fairy’s first magical day that ends with smiles and cuddles.

Scarlet’s Tale by Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Jarvis
Scarlet surprises her parents when she’s born with…a tail! But it’s no problem because her loving parents make sure she has a happy life and clothes that fit her tail. When Scarlet starts school, it’s a hard first day since she’s the only one with a tail but she makes friends, wagging her tail at her new friends, and wagging when she’s happy. Wagging catches on and soon everyone in her community, tail or not, is wagging. The story ends perfectly with a new baby brother who has a surprise of his own.

Back to School Books About Friendships

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
Funny & profound! After a rough first day at school where this little dinosaur eats her classmates, gets scolded by the teacher, spits them out, and doesn’t make any friends, Penelope’s dad explains while children might taste good, it’s not a good idea to eat them. But the next day, Penelope eats her classmates again. It’s not until the class goldfish chomps on Penelope’s finger and it HURTS that she realizes it’s not fun to be someone else’s snack. It hurts. Which gives her EMPATHY!! Now, Penelope tries to remember this valuable lesson and resist eating the other kids so she can make friends and playmates at school.

Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Catrow
Molly Lou Melon IS THE BEST! She’s responsible, loving, kind, tells the truth, and speaks up for what’s right, like stopping a classmate who teases a new student. The illustrations are absolutely perfect and filled with tons of nuanced details that add depth and humor to the story.

I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoët
When a classmate is being bullied, what can you do? This wordless picture book shows that sometimes it’s about showing someone that they are not alone. You can do what this girl does: show kindness and walk home with a lonely, hurting person.

The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo, illustrated by Mike Deas
At recess, some students in Miss Mellon’s class don’t have anyone to play with. Soon, other kids notice and invite those lonely kids but after recess, they wonder if there’s a better way. Miss Bellon suggests a Buddy Bench where anyone can go to wait for a friend to meet. Read this with your class and see if they can come up with their own ideas for a Buddy Bench — then actually use it.

Chopsticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Chopsticks are always together. But when one chopstick gets injured, he encourages his partner chopstick to go explore the world alone. Use this metaphorical book to help children learn about friendships. It shows that friends, even when apart, can still be friends – stronger, even. Plus, it’s a punny, funny story.

Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale, illustrated by Guy Francis
Clark the Shark is just too loud and too rough with his friends. And they don’t want to play with him. But he gets help from his teacher and learns how to modify his behavior so he can play, too.

Quiet Wyatt by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Arthur Howard
For all the quiet kids in the world, this book shows that YOU matter and that you can be friends with people who aren’t like you. Wyatt’s quiet life isn’t very quiet on a class field trip when he’s paired with Noreen — his exact opposite. In a hilarious contrast of personalities, Noreen talks non-stop and trailblazes right into trouble. Luckily, Wyatt is an excellent ninja so he can save Noreen from the rock slide. “Wyatt smiled. Quietly of course. / He still liked quiet. // He also liked having a friend.“

Carrot and Pea by Morag Hood
This simple book of friendship shows that our uniquenesses add value to our friendships. Lee is a pea who has a lot of pea friends as well as a carrot friend named Colin. Even though Colin can’t roll or bounce like the peas, he makes an excellent tower, bridge, and slide, something his pea friends like.

Want to Play Trucks? by Ann Stott, illustrated by Bob Graham
Jack likes big trucks. Alex likes dolls. When they meet at the sandbox to play, they’ll play dolls that drive trucks. When they get into a fight about dolls in tutus driving a crane, they work it out. Although they both like different things, these friends also have other things in common — playing together and eating ice cream.

When Charley Met Emma by Amy Webb, illustrated by Merrilee Liddiard
When Charley feels different, his mom teaches him that “Different isn’t weird, sad, bad, or strange. Different is different. And different is OK!” After he hurts Emma’s feelings, he apologizes and asks Emma questions. Emma helps Charley know that even though she’s a little “differenter” than he is, she’s a lot the same, too. For example, Emma likes to play on the playground, swing, play tag, and just like Charley, she likes to draw! This compassionate story shows the importance of accepting (physical) disabilities with kindness and openheartedness.

How to Apologize by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka
Use this gentle, instructive guidebook to teach children about apologizing. It gives readers examples of what not to do (don’t make excuses) and what to do (be sincere). The examples show animals acting out apologies and because most of them aren’t good apologies, end up being quite funny. (One not-sincere example is, “Mom told me I had to apologize for putting your doll in the fishbowl or I can’t go outside and play baseball. So I’m sorry.“) Excellent.

Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends by Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin
This isn’t a picture book but a guidebook that gives children ages 6 – 12 in elementary grades the tools and strategies to improve their friendships and relationships with other kids. The cartoon illustrations depict real-life examples of social skills in practice which are very relatable and realistic, sometimes even humorous.

Little Girls Can Be Mean by Michelle Anthony, Ph.D. and Reyna Lindert, Ph.D.
Did you know that it’s a girl’s best friend who can be her worst enemy and bully? I learned so much to help my kids be empowered in their relationships. This book really helped us in my children’s elementary grades. ***Full review of Little Girls Can Be Mean on Imagination Soup here.

Books About Big Feelings & Separation Anxiety

A New School Year: Stories in Six Voices by Sally Derby, illustrated by Mika Song
Relatable and heart-warming with emotion, read the poems of six students all about the first day of the year. Use this to reassure your kids that it’s normal to feel both worried and excited about new things and that you never know what can happen on your first day.

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
A heart-warming story that will start the tradition of exchanging kisses on your palms before you send your kids off to school. If you’re like me, you’ll try not to cry reading this book or when you send your child off to school with palm kisses because it’s so sweet.

First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
Sarah doesn’t want to go to kindergarten. But what a surprise when we discover that Sarah is the teacher, not the student. Perfect for kindergarten kids…or any early elementary age.

Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin and James Dean
I love this picture book and the song that goes with it. Get excited about attending school and learn not to worry …because it’s all good.

It’s Time for School, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
“What if . . . a spaceship lands on the playground?” Most kids can relate to all the what-ifs of a new situation and ultimately find this story reassuring for even the biggest worriers.

Love by Corrinne Averiss, illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
Literal strings of love connect the little girl named Tess to her mom as she starts school…then she’s amazed to see the new strings that connect her to new friends. Tess learns that her strings may stretch or tangle but it will never truly break.

Back to School Picture Books About School

This is a School by John Schu, illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison
This Is A School sets the tone for a positive, dynamic, and welcoming community of learners in a school building. School is a community where questions are welcome, failures are expected, strengths are seen, growth is celebrated, and “we are all important. ” Written by passionate educator, John Schu, he uses deliberate words carefully chosen to convey meaning and playfulness. Illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison, the artwork excels in bringing the people and the building to life with vibrant, evocative illustrations.

It’s Time for Preschool! by Esme Roji Codell, illustrated by Sue Rama
Read about all the things that happen at preschool including Time for Preschool, Circle Time, Sharing Time, Manners, Fire Drill, Thinking-about-Home Time, Time for Friends, Nap Time, Field Trip Time, Time to Make Stuff, Clean-up Time, Time to Go Home.

Wombat Goes to School by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
This wombat narrates all about his first day of school in simple text paired with illuminating illustrations. His experience is so funny plus you’ll love the wombat’s charming personality.

Sounds Like School Spirit by Meg Fleming, illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Of all the books on this list, this rhythmic picture book BEGS to be read out loud so that students can chant along with the call and responses! It’s time for school and every part of the day is exciting. For example, “We say NAME, you say TAG,…NAME! TAG! NAME! TAG!” Travel through the school day with desks, chairs, carpets, squares, gym, friends, lunch, and so much more. An exuberant celebration of school!

Just Be Yourself Dragon by Bianca Shultze, illustrated by Samara Hardy
Another interactive story about our favorite Dragon! It’s time for Dragon’s first day of school. Readers can help Dragon to feel brave and remind her to “just be herself”. Readers might relate to the experience of feeling nervous and what better activity for that than to help a friend with their nerves too? There are lots of new things and even some mistakes but Dragon makes friends at lunchtime by helping kids make grilled cheese sandwiches! It’s a great first day!

Second Grade Holdout by Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Matthew Cordell
First grade was great but second grade is going to be horrible. Especially after this boy’s sister and friend tell him exactly how awful it will be. So why not just stay in first grade? But don’t worry, the boy’s sister and her friend invented all the bad stuff and eventually reveal that second grade is really great. Another funny back to school story from Audrey Vernick that 2nd graders will enjoy. (Also read: First Grade Dropout.)

Dog Days of School by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Brian Biggs
Charlie doesn’t like school. Surprisingly, after wishing he were a dog, he becomes a dog and his dog becomes a person. Charlie’s dog goes to school, builds with blocks, and plays kickball while Charlie watches the leaves fall, drinks from the toilet, and goes to the groomer. It’s super funny — and kids will enjoy (and possibly predict) the ending.

The Teacher’s Pet by Anica Mrose Rissi, illustrated by Zachariah Ohora
Mr. Stricter’s class is dismayed when their tadpole turns into a hippopotamus who is NOT a good classroom pet, despite what clueless Mr. Stricter thinks. The students must figure out some way to convince Mr. Stricter that all the destruction and chaos are not okay. Then to make matters worse, the hippo EATS Mr. Stricter. Now, what will the kids do? Kids will love this hilarious school story.

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman
Rhyming text shows a welcoming, safe, diverse classroom where children learn, play, and are creative. “All are welcome here,” repeats the refrain. I love the illustrations that convey so much diversity — for cultures and skin colors — as well as an engaged community of learners. This is an essential back-to-school picture book read aloud for preschool and early elementary.

Here Comes Teacher Cat by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Claudia Rueda
Cat is a reluctant substitute teacher. The narrator writes his conversation to Cat and Cat communicates back to the narrator through picture signs. Because Cat would rather sleep than be a sub. However, no one else can help out so Cat must teach kitty school. And surprisingly, Cat does a great job! This is a wonderful read aloud the day before a substitute teacher will be teaching.

Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the Cafeteria by John Grandits, illustrated by Michael Allen Austin
Kyle’s friend Ginny warns him about both eating the cafeteria food and the RULES. She gives him seven must-follow rules for surviving the cafeteria. Of course, Kyle accidentally breaks every single one of them and it’s hilarious. But, don’t worry. It all works out for Kyle and he learns a very valuable lesson at the end of this giggle-worthy back-to-school book, perfect for upper elementary ages.

Dear Substitute by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Chris Raschka
Everything is wonky at school today because there’s a substitute who doesn’t know what to do. Letters throughout the day show the student struggling with the unexpected changes but eventually enjoying the read-aloud book and poetry writing. The message of giving things a chance is a good reminder. Raschka’s bold, colorful illustrations add texture to these lyrical letters.

Hello, School by Priscilla Burris
Get excited about school! School is a friendly, welcoming place with a kind teacher, friends, a place for your things, and a place for you.

Books About Being True To Yourself

More Than Fluff by Madeline Valentine
This story reinforces that we shouldn’t let other people define who we are and that it’s okay to set boundaries with other people. Daisy is annoyed that people squeeze, pet, and kiss her. And she doesn’t like it. “I’m not just. fluff…I have substance!” She finally tells people how she feels (nicely). For example, sometimes she wants personal space and no hugs. Instead of hugs, she suggests that her friends can give her wing bumps, tail bumps, super-secret handshakes. And her friends learn to give her some space when she wants it. And she learns to do the same for them.

Sweety by Andrea Zuill
Sweety is a unique naked mole-rat. Her classmates don’t really “get” her at all. But Sweety’s Aunt Ruth understands Sweety and her hobbies, encouraging Sweety to be true to herself. Sweety wonders if there is a secret handshake for any other people who might understand her. For now, she continues to be true to herself. Because being Sweety is awesome. And you never know when someone else who is awesome might come along, too!

Exclamation Mark

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
It’s not easy when you’re not like everyone else. Sometimes when this happens, we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until–! — a friend shows us a way of being with endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic but misplaced exclamation mark learns that being different can be very exciting! Period.

Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Luisa Uribe
A beautiful, beautiful story that helps a little girl find the song in her own name. When her teacher can’t say her name, a boy looks scared when she says her name, or the kids at recess say her name sounds made up, Kora-Jalimuso’s momma helps her notice and feel the heart, the beat, the love, in all people’s names, including Kora-Jalimuso’s own name. Her wise momma encourages Kora-Jalimuso to see that names are the songs of dreamers; names like Lamika, Ta’jae, and Ahlam. Kora-Jalimuso returns to school with bravery and confidence…then she shows everyone, including her teacher, how to sing her name correctly…KO-raj DJAAAA-lee-MOOOO-so.

How to be a Lion by Ed Vere
Leonard is a gentle lion who loves to feel the sun warm his back, think, daydream, and write poetry. When the other lions mock Leonard’s behavior choices (he is not fierce and doesn’t eat duck!), Leonard shows them there is another way. He and his friend Marianne express their thoughts in a poem about the many ways to be a lion. Red and orange colored illustrations set a peaceful, compassionate tone.

Sarabella’s Thinking Cap by Judy Schachner
Sarabella’s mind is filled with her wonderful imaginings. When her teacher assigns the class homework to draw their favorite daydream, Sarabella thinks of so many things. To show her class all the things, she makes her daydreams into a spectacular hat. This is a great example of the creativity in divergent brains, I’m specifically thinking of children with ADHD.

We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
Simple and heartfelt, Aggie shares that he’s just like everyone else even if he doesn’t look like other people. It hurts his feelings when people point and laugh so his strategy is to put on his helmet, blast off into space, and get a bigger perspective. He sees that the Earth is full of lots of different people, each of them = wonders. In fact, he is a wonder, too. “Look with kindness and you will always find wonder.“

Antoinette by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Christian Robinson
Antoinette hasn’t found what she’s good at, not like her brothers. “Chin up,” her mom tells her. When her friend, Ooh-La-La, chases after a butterfly and disappears, no one else can find her. Except for Antoinette. Brave Antoinette follows her heart and her nose! What an encouraging message to kids who are still searching for their unique gifts.

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Stories for schoolchildren

Our children spend almost half of their time at school. There they make friends, quarrel, dream, make discoveries and make mistakes. Our selection - the most different and most important, the most modern and relevant school stories, stories for schoolchildren. Here you will find stories for first-graders and second-graders, which in simple language - with jokes and a little with tears - tell about life in the first grades, about adaptation to new conditions and people, about the first school friendship, joys and mistakes. Pay attention to

a series about the girl Hedwig

, which will be read with pleasure by both children and parents, who also have a very difficult time in these first school months and years.

And, of course, our classics in new covers. Bespectacled Manolito is a rowdy book about schoolchildren on the outskirts of Madrid, and Listen to my heart Bianca Pitzorno is about an Italian school for girls. And if the soul asks for the incredible, then read Matilda of our beloved Roald Dahl, which reminds us all the time that there are and will be miracles, you just need to believe in them. And we have also collected excellent books for teenagers - about the formation of personality, about loneliness and search, about thinking aloud and about yourself. It's books by the beautiful Nina Dashevskaya , anti-utopia "Unplug" , a series about Maulina .

For all books in the selection we give a discount of -20% from 2 to 9 October inclusive.

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Soukupova Petra

Superstrange children

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Mila constantly falls out of reality, plunging into her inner world. Her parents are used to her always having her head in the clouds, and worry that she has no friends. Peter is afraid of the dark and supernatural beings that hide in the darkness and haunt him in his nightmares. And dad, unfortunately, compares Peter with his more daring younger brother. Katka is ashamed of her fullness and plunges headlong into books in order to communicate less with people. nine0003

Dahl Roald

Matilda

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Matilda is a small and very smart girl. Very, very smart. She taught herself to read at the age of three and loves books more than anything in the world. And not some children's fairy tales, but Dickens, Hemingway, Steinbeck and Kipling. But, unfortunately, this is not at all to the taste of her parents, two rather unpleasant personalities who would prefer her to watch stupid TV shows like them.

Pitzorno Bianca

Listen to my heart

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A novel by Bianca Pitzorno, a living classic of Italian literature, tells the story of an academic year at an ordinary public school in the early 1950s. Despite the time of action, the book in many respects remains consonant with modernity, and schoolchildren recognize themselves in the students and their school days. The school year begins, and the 4th "G" class now has a new class teacher - signora Sforza. The parents of the students idolize her, the school is proud of her pedagogical merits, but her best friends Priska, Eliza and Rosalba feel hostility towards her from the first meeting. But what can a child do against an adult, especially a respected teacher? And then the friends decide: injustice needs to be fought. nine0003

Lindo Elvira

Manolito Bespectacled

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Manolito, an ordinary eight-year-old boy, does not have any unique abilities, but he is endowed with spontaneity and lively imagination. Broken points in a fight, a deuce for a control written off from an excellent student, a quarrel with a best friend and a date with a girl from the class are not the most exciting adventures for an adult. But for a child, these are global events! And Manolito knows how to tell about his life in such a way that you will listen. 5 reasons to choose the book "Manolito Bespectacled": Reissue of the Spanish children's classics in the "Scooter Classics" series - after 15 years; Ironic, funny and deep reading for readers of any primary school age and their parents; Original illustrations by Emilio Urberuaga, winner of the National Prize of Spain; In Manolito Bespectacled, everyday life turns into an adventure; The richness of expressions, the vitality of dialogues, funny descriptions, witty statements - all this awaits the reader in "Manolito Bespectacled". FEEDBACK FROM READERS AND THE PRESS: “Boy Manolito is the most naughty boy in Spain. nine0003

Parr Maria

Goalkeeper and the sea

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The long-awaited continuation of "Waffle Heart" by Norwegian writer Maria Parr, nicknamed the new Astrid Lindgren! The heroes of "Waffle Heart" Lena and Trillet from Sliver-Matilda Bay have grown up - they are already twelve years old, and at this age everything is not easy. Trille's grandfather is getting old, a foreign girl is moving in nearby, and the new coach of the football team is nagging Lena and keeping her on the bench. Friends still embark on incredible adventures, quarrel and make peace, talk about trifles and important things. The year is not easy for them, it will bring love and jealousy, fear of death and despair, courage in difficult times and steadfastness on the way to the goal. The witty and touching story, like the previous books by Maria Parr, is read in one breath: together with the characters, we laugh and cry - and believe every word. nine0003

Wardenburg Daria

Marta with skulls

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Sixteen-year-old Martha chooses between a successful mother and a free-spirited unmercenary dad with an eccentric grandmother. Martha is not going to live by someone else's rules. Dynamic, unlike anything else, a dance at a school competition, the story of Daria Vardenburg is about young people who break schemes and stereotypes, because everyone has their own happiness, and only you can decide what it is. “Denis smiled at me with a look as if he wanted to say that it’s all gone to hell, today we’ll light it like hell and dance inhumanly cool. Rita Georgievna recorded Sergey Kuryokhin's "C major" for us, interspersed with sirtaki, Michael Jackson, Civil Defense, Beyoncé, The Beatles, Vysotsky, Japanese punk rock, German hip-hop and the devil knows what else. nine0003

Nilsson Frieda

Hedwig is finally going to school! Book One

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Seven-year-old Hedwig feels like she is the only child in the whole world. After all, they live with their parents in such a wilderness where there is no one to even talk to. And every day is like the previous one - it's unbearably boring! But very soon everything will change, because Hedwig will finally go to school! A witty and slightly hooligan series of books by the famous Swedish writer Frida Nilsson about a curious, restless, inventive girl Hedwig begins with stories about first graders and their experiences. The story of the Swedish writer Frida Nilsson, translated by Maria Lyudkovskaya, is somewhat reminiscent of the famous "Waffle Heart" by Maria Parr - in tone, mood, wonderful directness of the author's statement, instant recognition of characters, feelings and situations, and a huge talent of the text. In the center is seven-year-old (and then eight-year-old) Hedwig, a girl who lives in the wilderness and goes to first grade. nine0003

Nilsson Frieda

Hedwig is absolutely not to blame! Book Two

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What to do if all the talk in class is about horses, but you don't have a horse? Of course, Hedwig decides to invent a neighbor with three beautiful horses! Every day the lie acquires new colorful details, and Hedwig is now the center of attention of her classmates. She feels guilty, but how to stop? After all, if classmates find out the truth, they will laugh terribly at her! “It’s the word ‘sorry’ again. The hardest word Hedwig knows. Why should she ask for forgiveness? After all, it was all the others who ran after her and laughed. No way! Hedwig slams the door, quickly dresses and leaves. nine0003

Nilsson Frida

Hedwig and the night toads. Book Three

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School is over, holidays are ahead. Linda's friend drove away with her mother to the sea. Hedwig was left alone again in her outback. The sun is hot, there is no one to play with, and then my grandmother got sick. Nice start to summer! Only Hedwig does not yet know that it will be summer with Steak: funny and sad, strange, a little creepy and goosebumps exciting.

Nilson Frida

Hedwig and the beautiful princess. Book Four

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"Hedwig and the Fair Princess" is the fourth (and last) story from the series about a village girl Hedwig, who lives in such a wilderness that sometimes she can't only play, but also not talk to by whom. In this book - again adventures, discoveries, quarrels and reconciliations, joys and sorrows of this mischievous and such a real girl! Hedwig is already in third grade. And at the beginning of the school year, on a cold September morning, someone very beautiful comes to class! With such a beautiful princess Hedwig, you immediately want to make friends! But it's Hedwig! Of course, she got herself into another funny mess - there will be a lot of love, running and knots on naughty shoelaces! - O? Another note from mom? asks Bengt Lamm. - Is it really that the cold has not gone away and you need to be released from physical education for another two weeks? Be kind, when you get home, ask your mom if she wants to go to school again. If anything, I will gladly accept her in the third grade. nine0003

Rørvik Bjorn

Bruce's goats go to school

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Stories about Bruce's goats are a series of the most popular children's books in Norway in recent years. The old Norwegian folk tale about how three goats met an evil troll was retold in a new way with incredibly funny and talented Bjorn Rörvik. Goats, familiar to every kid since childhood, go not to graze in mountain meadows, but to school! Where they also expect a lot of adventures and funny incidents. Many Russian readers already know Bjorn Rörvik from a series of stories about the Fox and the Piglet. The writer is the winner of the Norwegian Ministry of Culture Award for the best picture books. nine0003

Almond David

New

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New in class! True, he is a little strange. He speaks without hesitation, writes like a ruler, does not look at anyone. But he plays football - the best in the world! We want to be friends with him, we are ready to help him in everything. And he will need our help soon, too soon. Especially if your name is Kamo and you are the great-grandson of a famous revolutionary. What to do if your favorite teacher has a personality disorder? And how to learn English in three months - like this, to be good? Or else: by Monday, you need to write an essay “One morning you wake up and find that you have become an adult. In fright, you rush into the bedroom to your parents: they have become children again. Write a sequel. Four enchanting stories told by Kamo's best friend, who knows exactly how it was! The book by the master of modern French literature and teacher Daniel Pennac tells about the adventures of two French schoolchildren who find themselves in incredible, sometimes fantastic situations. nine0003

Sokovenina Elena

Adventures of P. Oslikov, a child who wanted the best

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Petechka Oslikov has a mother who reads a lot and "does important things", a father who works hard and ... works , as well as grandparents - all normal people. Only Petya is somehow wrong, but what's wrong - a terrible boy! Just some misunderstanding! Well, Petechka Oslikov (if, of course, someday someone asks him about it) will tell you quite sincerely that you can go crazy with these adults. Elena Sokovenina is a writer, journalist, blogger and a great specialist in children's pranks and adult experiences. REVIEWS FROM READERS AND CRITICS To parents who want to understand their children, and to children who are trying to understand their parents. Proaist. nine0003

Sokovenina Elena

P. Oslikov continues to want the best

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This is the second book about Petechka Oslikov, a very recognizable modern boy, and also about his mother, father, school and friends. The first book was published in "Scooter" in 2016 and became a favorite among many readers and their parents, who both laughed and cried over the daily adventures and misadventures of Petechka and his mother. In this second book, Petechka Oslikov has already grown SO much that you can expect anything from him. He managed to live, see a lot and be disappointed in everything. He is now infinitely far from his youth and hardly ever leaves his room. nine0003

Sokovenina Elena

System errors D.T.

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Do not scold children, they are good! They don't need to be drunk. As Uncle Tyoma once sawed a bath - with a hacksaw. You have to be friends with them, even if they seem to speak a different language. Uncle Tyoma is an IT specialist, so not everyone understands him either (yes, everyone tries). He's a strange dude, that is, a man.

Nina Dashevskaya

Pi Day

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“I'm not strange, I'm normal. All the others are weird. In fact, you are considered normal only because there are more of you! As if if there are more of some people, then they are right. By the way, most people thought the Earth was flat.” At school, Lyova Inozemtsev is considered strange. nine0003

Dashevskaya Nina

Sound search. Curds

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…a teenager who wants to be left alone. All teachers, friends, parents, even the author. He catches an idea by the tail, for example, to take a series of unusual photos, and immediately lets go - "I'm too lazy." Not laziness, of course, we are all just very tired. And to find strength, the most important thing is your own “sound”.

Dashevskaya Nina

Timofey: notebook. Irka: sketchbook

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Timofey has a younger brother, and Irka has an older brother. Timofey writes in a notebook, and Irka draws in a sketchbook. They are strangers, their stories are different, but both feel equally lonely in a family where there is someone loving and close. This is a two-sided book, on each side is the story of one of the characters. What should a man do when he is alone? Brother, sister, parents, school - a person is never alone.

Dashevskaya Nina

I am not a brake

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An ordinary person runs like this when the train is late. And for Ignat - normal speed. Most of all, on roller skates or on a scooter. This way you feel better connected with the world, and everything in it is interesting: people, and the city, and music, and books. In the 1930s and 1940s, at best, they tacitly disapproved, and some openly supported the fascist regime, genocide, and aggression. Today's children, separated from the war by more than one generation, cannot imagine how this can happen. To explain to his high school students what supported fascism in Germany, history teacher Ben Ross starts an experiment in his class by creating a movement called The Wave. With amazing humility, the students join the game. The teacher himself begins to feel how he is imbued with the role of the leader of the movement. nine0003

Haitani Kenjiro

Rabbit's Gaze

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What do we know about flies, besides the fact that they annoyingly buzz and spread infection? Kotani-sensei, a young teacher from the Himematsu school, also knew nothing about them until she met Tetsuzo, a first-grader, a very strange and unusual boy who was friends exclusively with flies. How to make someone less lonely? You just have to try to understand it. To understand her student, Kotani-sensei also made friends with flies, and at the same time learned to look at familiar things in a new way. After all, a real teacher not only teaches his students, but also learns from them himself! This is the third reprint of this wonderful story in Scooter. REVIEWS FROM READERS AND CRITICS Yes, of course, this is a story about education: about the school, teachers and students. nine0003