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• Monsters Love School

  Austin, Mike, 1963-

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  Nervous monsters attending school for the first time learn new things, make friends, and sample Chef Octi's special School Gruel.

• I Don't Want to Go to School!

  Blake, Stephanie

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  Simon the rabbit does not want to go to his first day of school, but by the time his mother comes to take him home, he is having such a good time that he does not want to leave.

• Oopsy, Teacher!

  Calmenson, Stephanie

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  Even Mr. Bungles the teacher sometimes has a day when, no matter how hard he tries, everything seems to go wrong--including allowing the class hamster, Nibbles, to escape.

• Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!

  Carlson, Nancy L.

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  Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there.

• Foxy

  Dodd, Emma, 1969-

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  Emily is worried about starting school for the first time, but Foxy waves his magic tail to provide what she needs to be ready.

• Rocking in My School Shoes

  Litwin, Eric

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  Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

• You Are My Wonders

  Cusimano, Maryann K.

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  Illustrations and rhyming text combine in a celebration of the relationship between teacher and student.

• If You Take a Mouse to School

  Numeroff, Laura Joffe

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  This fun story follows a boy and his mouse through a busy day at school.

• It's Time for Preschool!

  Codell, Esmé Raji, 1968-

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  An introduction to preschool illustrates the range of experiences children encounter during a typical day, from drop-off to pick-up, as well as special events that occur throughout the year, including fire drills and field trips.

• I Love School!

  Sturges, Philemon

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  A brother and sister describe the things they love to do during their day at kindergarten.

• Preschool to the Rescue

  Sierra, Judy

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  When a mud puddle traps a pizza van, police car, tow truck, and other vehicles, a group of preschoolers comes along and saves the day.

• Bear's Big Day

  Yoon, Salina,

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  Bear, feeling very grown-up, says goodbye to his stuffed rabbit, Floppy, and starts his first day of school but soon he is missing Floppy and worrying that he is not ready to be a big bear, after all.

• Mouse's First Day of School

  Thompson, Lauren

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  When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends.

• Teacher

  George, Lucy M,

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  Describes a teacher's day and introduces readers to some of the other employees at school.

• The School Book

  Parr, Todd,

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  A colorful book that introduces readers to all the things they can do at school

• Teachers Rock!

  Parr, Todd,

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  A celebration of the ways in which teachers change the world, from encouraging creativity, to making students laugh, to helping them form friendships, always wanting everyone to succeed and making the classroom a great place to be.

• Kindergarten, Here I Come!

  Steinberg, David, 1962-

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  Follows a child through kindergarten, from checking off a list of supplies for the first day through saying goodbye to the teacher on the last one.

• The King of Kindergarten

  Barnes, Derrick D,

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  Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.

• Kindergarten Hat

  Lawler, Janet,

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  Carlos Abredo loves building forts, playing soccer, and gardening but he does not want to start kindergarten, until his new teacher reaches out to make him and his fellow students feel welcome.

• Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten

  Slate, Joseph

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  Introduces the letters of the alphabet as Miss Bindergarten and her students get ready for kindergarten.