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1) Mr. S
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
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.
2) Big boys cry
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Kindergarten Readiness: Social Foundations
Pre-Kindergarten - AACPS
Social & Emotional Learning (KIDS)
Pre-Kindergarten - AACPS
Social & Emotional Learning (KIDS)
Description
"As they walk to his new school, a frightened Levi and his father learn that it is okay for big boys to cry." --
3) My first day
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English
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"The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall, and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination"--Provided...
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English
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"Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Danbi Leads the School Parade introduces...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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1st Grade - AACPS
All Time Staff Favorites: Picture Books
Celebrate Differences: Race, Culture and History
All Time Staff Favorites: Picture Books
Celebrate Differences: Race, Culture and History
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Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
Author
Language
English
Description
"It's Rashin's first day of school in America! Everything is a different shape than what she's used to: from the foods on her breakfast plate to the letters in the books! And the kids' families are from all over! The new teacher asks each child to imagine the shape of home on a map. Rashin knows right away what she'll say: Iran looks like a cat! What will the other kids say? Open this book to join Rashin in discovering the true things that shape a...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"English just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers her native Spanish. As she prepares for a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn. Her first day is uncomfortable, until she employs her crayons and discovers there's more than one way to communicate with new friends"--
"El inglés simplemente se siente mal para Isabel. Ella prefiere su español nativo. Mientras se prepara para una nueva escuela, sabe que va a tener que aprender. Su primer...
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Language
English
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"Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "kindergarten-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school. And no matter the distance, the people they love (Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle) are always in their heart."--
13) Becoming Vanessa
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know.
Author
Series
Buddy and Bea volume 1
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the way educators talk about emotions and build emotional literacy with young children, this back-to-school picture book follows a group of kids as they learn to identify and process the wide range of feelings they bring on the first day of school.
18) Bear with me
Author
Language
English
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"A child's favorite stuffed animal is a member of the family. This little girl and her bear are no different. The two are inseparable. Bear joins the girl for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every moment in between. So when the first day of school arrives and Bear can't come along, the little girl is worried. At first, being in school feels hard, but as the day goes on, the girl finds ways to make herself feel better. This reassuring story, which is...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Pom can't wait to start school. But kindergarten is a whole year away! So, he decides to spend the day visiting all of his animal friends at their schools. He plays music with the frogs at Cattail Academy. He learns to fly with the squirrels at Lookout Heights School. And he takes a nap with the sloths at Sleepytime School. What will Pom's school be like? One thing's for sure, kindergarten will be a great adventure!"--
Author
Publisher
Ladybird, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
On his very first day of school, Rocky the unicorn, when he makes a mistake with his assignment, fears he won't be allowed to stay until he makes a new friend and together, they inspire each other to be brave.
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