{"id":57560,"date":"2025-08-22T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=57560"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:37:00","slug":"first-day-of-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/first-day-of-school\/","title":{"rendered":"First Day of School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting school can be hard for both children and parents, but the Davenport Public Library is here to help. We have gathered a list of picture books published in 2024 and 2025 to help the children in your lives get ready for the first day of school! As of this writing, all of these books are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Archie and Pip and the First Day of School <\/a><\/strong><\/em>written by Zoe Wodarz, illustrated by Mari Richards<\/p>\n

Address the excitement and worries about the first day of school<\/em><\/p>\n

Meet Archie and Pip,<\/em>
\ntwo brothers who have a unique family and love adventures.<\/em>
\nThe adventure this time? Going to school!<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s almost the first day of school for brothers Archie and Pip. Archie is starting kindergarten, but both boys are nervous about the changes and new things that the school year will bring. Will Archie make friends and forget all about Pip? Will Archie be able to sit in class all day? What if all the rumors the brothers hear from their friends are true? Read along and see how the boys get ready for school and find out that the first day of school can be pretty great!<\/em> – CottageDoor Press<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>First Day, Hooray! <\/a><\/strong><\/em>by June Sobel, illustrated by Nabila Adani<\/p>\n

A back-to-school picture book about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and using them as tools for navigating new experiences. Inspired by the way teachers talk about emotional literacy with young children, this is the ideal book for any kid facing a big milestone, from the author of the bestselling The Goodnight Train.<\/em><\/p>\n

There’s a lot to check off on the back-to-school list. Lunchbox? Check. Notebook? Paper? Glue stick? Check. Check. Check. But school supplies aren’t the only thing we bring with us. We also bring along our FEELINGS!!<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow along as a class of young children learns to identify and process the wide array of feelings they meet on the first day of school. Say “hello” to HAPPY, soothe ANGER, jump with EXCITED, and shout HOORAY when a fun day comes to an end.<\/em><\/p>\n

Inspired by the way educators talk about emotions and build emotional literacy with young children, this rhyming picture book encourages readers to observe and name their feelings and use them to their advantage. First Day, Hooray! provides the tools needed for social emotional learning in and outside the classroom and is an ideal read for rising kindergarteners, to share leading up to and during the first days of school and anytime a child is facing a big change. Includes a back matter note from an educator to guide teachers and caregivers in encouraging emotional literacy with children.<\/em> – Clarion Books<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Gloriana, presente: A First Day of School Story<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, illustrated by Doris Rodriquez<\/p>\n

Enter the classroom in this joyful story of growth that will help new students find their voice. With Spanish words throughout the text, this radiant picture book is perfect for fans of Mango, Abuela, and Me.<\/em><\/p>\n

On the first day of elementary school, Abuela soothes Gloriana\u2019s nerves by telling her stories from their family home in la Rep\u00fablica Dominicana. But as soon as Gloriana enters the classroom, the tropical scenery crumbles and la m\u00fasica is replaced with English phrases she does not understand. When other kids approach her to play at recess, she freezes, uncertain about how to exist between her two homes, or how to make new friends between her two languages. Abuela recognizes echoes of her own immigration journey on this challenging day at school, and she gently guides Gloriana towards newfound confidence. This beautifully painted, imaginative picture book celebrates the magic of existing in-between, and the transformative power of self-soothing to build confidence.<\/em> – Christy Ottaviano Books<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Kitty vs. Kindergarten<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Martha Freeman, illustrated by Eda Kaban<\/p>\n

Kitty knows three things. He is the center of the universe. He likes it that way. Nothing should ever change. But to Kitty\u2019s everlasting surprise and annoyance, things continue to change around him!<\/em><\/p>\n

Kitty has everything he could ever want\u2014breakfast at 7:00, supper at 4:00, and his favorite raggedy mouse toy. When Kitty goes to sleep, he dreams of a so-cozy life exactly the same as his own because same is what Kitty likes. But Kitty\u2019s world is rocked when his good, nice boy announces that Kitty will be going to kindergarten.<\/em><\/p>\n

At kindergarten, Kitty is not able to do the things he usually does. He can\u2019t watch his nature shows, sharpen his claws, or hunt for snacks. But with the help of his good, nice boy and the teacher, Kitty learns that he can enjoy trying new things\u2026and still get home in time for supper.<\/em> – Disney Hyperion<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>On the First Day of Preschool<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Trish Rabe, pictures by Summer Macon<\/p>\n

A modern twist on the classic song \u201cThe Twelve Days of Christmas,\u201d this picture book will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom!<\/em><\/p>\n

On the first day of preschool, there are so many new things to do! From making friends to circle time to sharing snacks, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to.<\/em><\/p>\n

Set to the tune of \u201cThe Twelve Days of Christmas,\u201d this picture book is sure to delight and empower the tiniest of readers!<\/em><\/p>\n

Tish Rabe is a seasoned children\u2019s book author with over 160 titles, including ones for Sesame Street and Curious George, under her belt. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of Preschool.<\/em> – HarperPop<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Today at School: with Yesterday and Tomorrow<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Jessica Young, illustrated by Ren\u00e9e Kurilla<\/p>\n

Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesterday and Tomorrow do everything together. Now that the first day of school is here, Yesterday and Tomorrow are unsure about what the day will bring! Until sure enough they discover the power of living in the present with the help of their new friend, Today. From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Because, here is a gentle and uplifting picture book for anyone facing a new experience.<\/em> – Knopf Books for Young Readers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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