By Shannon at the Southern Schoolhouse
The first day of school brings big emotions, excitement, nerves, and everything in between. Whether your child is stepping into kindergarten or returning as a seasoned fifth grader, these back-to-school books are the perfect way to spark conversation, ease worries, and get them ready for a great year ahead!

- The Crayons Go Back to School
- First Day Jitters
- A Letter From Your Teacher
- How to Get Your Teacher Ready
- Time for School, Little Blue Truck
- Back to School Rules
- Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat!
- David Goes to School
- Turkey Goes To School
- Butterflies on the Last Day of School
- School’s First Day of School
- Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
- A Little SPOT Goes To School
- Back to School Backpack
K- 1 Specific ‘Back to School’ Books
- On the First Day of Kindergarten
- Kindergarten Here I Come
- My First Day of Kindergarten
- Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten
- The Night Before Kindergarten
- KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
- My First Day of First Grade
- The Night Before First Grade
- First Grade, Here I Come!
- Emma Starts First Grade

2-5 Specific ‘Back to School’ Books

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