first day of school

"When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words 'Mr. S' on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher"--OCLC.

When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.

"A girl who is anxious on her first day of school learns that she carries an 'invisible backpack' around with her everywhere, packed full of 'invisible tools' that allow her to access her inner strength whenever she needs it"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] . . . is about all the things kids love to do that show they are ready to start school. Created in consultation with education experts, the book highlights skills that teachers will build upon in the classroom--like imaginative play, recognizing colors and shapes, and cooperating with friends--and encourages kids to enjoy and practice them"--Publisher.

After trying and failing to break her years-long curse of bad first days of school, eighth grader Vivian Lantz wishes for a do-over and gets stuck repeatedly reliving this year's horrible first day.

Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again.

"Back to school brings lots of questions and change for kids starting preschool and kindergarten. [This book] . . . can teach them all about how classrooms work and what their days will be like, with simple and encouraging language and discussion prompts"--Provided by publisher.

"It is the first day of second grade and already Buddy is disappointed because his class has a new teacher, not the one he wanted, and there is a new student, Bea, who is boisterous and much too pushy for the reserved Buddy--and who insists that they are friends"--OCLC.

Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day.

On the first day of school, Robin the hippo realizes a young otter named Marco is even more shy than she is and comes to his aid when he falters, discovering her voice can be strong when helping someone.