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Getting Ready for School Picture Book Recommendations

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The first day of school is right around the corner! Here are some books for children who are starting school this year. Olu’s Teacher: A Story About Starting Preschool by Jamel C. Campbell Olu is nervous about starting preschool and meeting his teacher. When his first day comes, his belly feels wobbly, but he learns about how cool his teacher is and how much fun he can have at preschool. The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes A young boy is excited to start his first day of kindergarten. The story follows him as he gets ready and has fun at school.  Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro This beautiful book follows Rosie as she starts school. She practices her letters, her teacher’s name, and raising her hand, but when the time comes to go to school, she has butterflies in her tummy. As Rosie goes throughout her day and faces her fears, her butterflies slowly start to escape. All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold This joyful book welcomes all children to s...