Getting Ready for the First Day of School Books for Preschoolers

Starting school for little ones can be exciting and a tad scary. Help preschool kiddos get ready for back to school with these first day of school books for preschoolers.

Books About School for Preschoolers

Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Some titles were received as review copies, but all opinions are my own.

Some of the titles specifically talk about preschool and others are universal titles that work well for multiple grade levels including preschool.

This is a great list of books to send home to families before school starts to give them some ideas of books to read together. Some of the titles will also make good first week of school read-alouds at school.

Most little ones probably try to imagine what their teacher will be like? Will the person be kind? Will they know my name? In Olu’s Teacher by Jamel C. Campbell we meet a young child with those same wonderings. Head off to school to meet the teacher with Olu.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”499″ identifier=”1416994769″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51xigEjFt2BL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

Mouse hides in a backpack and heads to school in [easyazon_link identifier=”1416994769″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Mouse’s First Day of School[/easyazon_link] by Lauren Thompson. Mouse discovers all sorts of fun things inside a school.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”446″ identifier=”0060092866″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/61FUQgxpZOL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0060092866″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]I Love School![/easyazon_link] by Philemon Sturges highlights all the things to love about school from building with blocks, to playing with dolls, and having fun with friends. This is a good title for reading before school or at school on the first day.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”0805079556″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51vz3WzLR9L.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”418″]

Anne Rockwell gets preschoolers. She’s written countless books for the preschool crowd. [easyazon_link identifier=”0805079556″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]My Preschool[/easyazon_link]is a gentle introduction into all the positive aspects about starting preschool.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”0448454513″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/61KpdxFbb2BL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

A funny take on The Night Before Christmas is [easyazon_link identifier=”0448454513″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Night Before Preschool[/easyazon_link] by Natasha Wing.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”1524766607″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/61gz7LbDIlL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”499″]

Along the same lines, the Twelve Days of Christmas song becomes [easyazon_link identifier=”1524766607″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The 12 Days of Preschool[/easyazon_link] by Jenna Lettice which is about all the things we can share in preschool.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”1682630706″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51VKfObqR0L.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”496″]

[easyazon_link identifier=”1682630706″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Stanley’s School[/easyazon_link] is a simple and adventurous story about a day at school full of stories, play, and snacks.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”1534414495″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/6109lP5nwL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”392″]

The farm animals are headed to school with Farmer Brown in the comical [easyazon_link identifier=”1534414495″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Click, Clack, Quack to School![/easyazon_link]by Doreen Cronin. This one isn’t really about prepping for the first day of school, but it would make a fun read-aloud on the first day.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”0670061980″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/61Mv6NGSdBL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”485″]

For some kids, going to preschool means it is the first time that little ones are away from their families. [easyazon_link identifier=”0670061980″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Llama Llama Misses Mama[/easyazon_link] by Anna Dewdney addresses those uneasy feelings.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”414″ identifier=”0060502789″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51HENBUxZL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

Another good title for kids who worry about families not being with them is [easyazon_link identifier=”0060502789″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]I Love You All Day Long[/easyazon_link] by Francesca Rusackas.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”0152060316″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51FhKon4lHL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0152060316″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Oh My Baby, Little One[/easyazon_link] by Kathi Appelt will probably have adults tearing up because we all know that sending your little ones off to school is hard on parents too.

Introducing new concepts or tackling sensitive topics tends to be a bit easier with favorite characters. Here are some favorite characters who head to school.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”420″ identifier=”0763650862″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51Vvlvt9LoL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

Kids get to go to school with Maisy, Tallulah, and Cyril in [easyazon_link identifier=”0763650862″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Maisy Goes to Preschool[/easyazon_link] by Lucy Cousins.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”500″ identifier=”0618605649″ locale=”US” src=”https://growingbookbybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/51u22BGI7eRL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”498″]

Imagine if Curious George was in your room on the first day of school. Lots of laughter and mischief would definitely fill the day. Read [easyazon_link identifier=”0618605649″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Curious George’s First Day of School[/easyazon_link] by H.A. Rey.

[easyazon_image align=”center” height=”460″ identifier=”1536207438″ locale=”US” src=”https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512fRIl3SAL.jpg” tag=”groboobyboo-20″ width=”500″]

[easyazon_link identifier=”1536207438″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Pearl Goes to Preschool[/easyazon_link] by Julie Fortenberry compares going to ballet class to starting preschool. Those children who actually take a dance class, may enjoy and be comforted by the comparison.

Grab a printable list of books below.