by Jason Lefebvre · illustrated by Zac Retz
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Slime takes over the school in the silliest way. A fun one for slime loving kids.
A boy learns mistakes are part of learning anything. A great confidence builder for kids who hate getting it wrong.
Rhyming text follows a school day where every child, family, and tradition is welcome. Our favorite back to school pick for building a kind classroom.
Millie's egg drop project falls apart right before the STEM challenge, and she has to choose between a meltdown and a clever fix. Great for little problem solvers.
Kids who feel different, from their lunches to their summers, discover that sharing their stories helps them find each other. A gorgeous read for starting school and building belonging.
A cookie who doesn't feel smart finds out there are lots of ways to be smart. Wonderful for kids who struggle at school.
Sarah Jane Hartwell doesn't want to go to her new school, and the twist ending reveals exactly who she is. A clever first day classic that kids love to reread.
Mistakes aren't the end of the world, they're how you get better. Kids cheer for her every single time.
A confident boy heads to his first day of kindergarten ready to rule with kindness and a big smile. Joyful and affirming for kids about to start school.