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Time for School! (new school) by Biggs, BrianCall Number: J PIC
Even though she has just moved to Tinyville Town, everyone at her new school, from Principal Paul to the lunch lady, is kind and does his or her part to keep things running smoothly for Ellie Emberley on her first day of school.
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Marco Goes to School by Chast, RozCall Number: J PIC
Marco the bird is eager to start school because he wants to learn how to reach the moon, and although he does not accomplish that on his first day, he does make a new friend.
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A New School Year by Derby, SallyCall Number: J 821 D44N
In a unique narrative, readers meet a diverse group of six children ranging in age from Kindergarten through fifth grade. With nerves and excitement each child gears up for a new school year by hustling in the morning, meeting new teachers and new classmates during the day, and heading home with homework and relief by day's end.
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Foxy by Dodd, EmmaCall Number: J PIC
Emily is worried about starting school for the first time, but Foxy waves his magic tail to provide what she needs to be ready.
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Yellowbelly and Plum Go to School by Hale, NathanCall Number: J PIC
On his first day of school, Yellowbelly brings along his best friend Plum, a stuffed bear, but when Plum goes missing, Yellowbelly discovers that they both have made a lot of new friends.
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Ready or Not, Woolbur Goes to School! by Helakoski, LeslieCall Number: J PIC
Tomorrow is Woolbur's first day of school. Woolbur can fix his own wool, write his name, and color outside the lines. And most important, he never follows the crowd. Woolbur is ready for school, but is school ready for Wilbur?
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Mr. Ouchy's First Day by Hennessy, B. G.Call Number: J PIC
Mr. Ouchy, a new teacher, is nervous about his first day of school, but when he teaches the class about time and counting, they all enjoy the experience.
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates! by Higgins, Ryan T.Call Number: J PIC
It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all...
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First Day Critter Jitters by John, JoryCall Number: J PIC
All of the animals are worried about the first day of school. Sloth is afraid that he won't get there on time. Parrot has a tendency to repeat things, and doesn't want to annoy anyone. Snake can't figure out how to carry a backpack. But when they get to class on the first day, the critters are all surprised to find out that they aren't the only jittery ones, and that it's easier and more fun to face new things when you do it together.
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The Apple Doll by Kleven, ElisaCall Number: J PIC
Lizzy is scared to start school, so she makes a doll out of an apple from her favorite tree to take with her on the first day and keep her company. Includes instructions for making an apple doll.
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Little Bat in Night School by Lies, BrianCall Number: J PIC
Little Bat is excited about his first night in school! He is excited about everything: his new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he finally arrives, his world turns upside down. Joing Little Bat and his new opossum pal Ophelia as they discover that spreading your wings isn't so hard-- when you take the time to listen, act with kindness, and simply do your best.
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Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Going to School? by Martin, BillCall Number: J PIC
On the first day of school, Kitty Cat discovers that there are lots of things to enjoy. He plays, he enjoys a snack, he paints, he sings, he listens to a story, and he shares something special during show-and-tell. No wonder he likes school so much.
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The Magic Beads (new school for girl living in a homeless shelter) by Nielsen-Fernlund, SusinCall Number: J PIC
It's seven-year-old Lillian's first day at a new school and she's got butterflies in her tummy. But those butterflies turn into grasshoppers when she learns she has to bring something for Show and Tell at the end of the week! Lillian and her mother have just moved away from Lillian's abusive father and into a family shelter, leaving behind all of their possessions. Every day that Lillian anxiously watches her classmates bring toys with which she has nothing to compare, the creatures in her stomach change and grow. She realises that the imagination can make anything magical, even beads.
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School's First Day of School by Rex, AdamCall Number: J PIC
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.
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Tractor Mac School Day by Steers, BillyCall Number: J PIC
Betty the school bus is upset over making mistakes on her very first day, but Tractor Mac and the farm animals provide tips and encourage her to practice and try again.
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Willems, MoCall Number: J PIC
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
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So Big! by Wohnoutka, MikeCall Number: J PIC
Just when a little bear starts to feel overwhelmed on his first day of school, he meets a new friend, and together they find the courage to overcome their fear.
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Play Day School Day by Yuly, ToniCall Number: J PIC
Tomorrow is the first day of the new school year, and big sister Mona can't wait to go back. "What do you do at school?" asks little brother Milo. As he listens to Mona recount the many things she does during the school week - riding the bus, practicing spelling and reading, learning about science, playing with friends - Milo's activities illustrate that with a little imagination, nature itself can be a classroom.