Get your reader ready to ace the first day of school and embrace a new season of learning! These loveable titles — many featuring favorite characters, such as Clifford, David, and Gabby — will spark excitement in kids of all ages about heading back to school.
With these books, your child will see that adventure awaits, and that school can be both fun and exciting. By integrating these titles during the summer season, you can also build enthusiasm and leave time to tackle common fears ahead of the school year. So whether it’s first-day jitters or worries about fitting in or making friends, books can foster conversation and connection and help to build confidence. Whether you want to inspire a child to share with their peers, to recognize their A, B, C’s, or to simply get out of bed in the morning, we have books for that!
Books about school aren’t just for younger readers either. Even early and independent readers can use some inspiration to start the year ready to make their mark. Plus, they’ll continue to strengthen their literacy skills, reading comprehension, and vocabulary along the way. Whether it’s a brand new graphic novel about fitting in or tales of the worst week ever, tuck some of these titles into their backpacks to wish them a great start to the school year and impart skills that will last a lifetime.
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