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Ally-saurus & the First Day of School

Richard Torrey - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Print book

You can call her Ally-SAURUS! When Ally roars off to her first day at school, she hopes she'll meet lots of other dinosaur-mad kids in class. Instead, she's the only one chomping her food with fierce dino teeth and drawing dinosaurs on her nameplate. Even worse, a group of would-be...
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Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School

Herman Parish - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.
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Back to School for Rotten Ralph

Jack Gantos - Harpercollins Childrens Books
Format: Paperback

Sarah is excited to make friends at school besides her rotten cat, Ralph, but he disguises himself as a student and makes sure Sarah does not have any other friends, until his identity is revealed, and the entire class wants to be friends with both Sarah and Ralph.
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Back-to-School Fright from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures, No. 13)

Mike Thaler - Scholastic
Format: Illustrated

For Hubie, preparing for school is worse than actually going to class -- his mother picks out all the wrong clothes, he endures anxiety-provoking visits to the doctor and dentist, and there are rumors about a new teacher who is worse than any other.
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Back to school Tortoise

Lucy M George - Albert Whitman
Format: Hardcover

Its time to go back to school. But Tortoise is worried. What if he falls down? What if he doesnt like lunch? What if the kids are mean to him? What if he falls down, doesnt like lunch, and the kids are mean to him? The perfect back-to-school book about being brave, with a surprise...
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The Berenstain Bears Go Back to School

Stan Berenstain - HarperCollins
Format: Print book

On the first day of the school year, Brother and Sister Bear are nervous and excited. But with tons of new stuff to learn and explore, by the closing bell they can hardly wait for day two! There's something for everyone in this quintessential back-to-school book from Stan, Jan, and Mike...
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The Color Monster Goes to School

Anna Llenas - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fun and inviting back-to-school story that stars the lovable, mischievous hero from the international bestseller The Color Monster.The Color Monster feels a little nervous. Today is his first day at school...and he doesn't even have a clue what school is! But, guided by his young...
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Curious George's First Day of School

Margret Rey - Spotlight
Format: Print book

It's the first day of school, and Curious George has been invited to Mr. Apple's class to be a special helper! George is just the right monkey for the job - until he starts to wreak his usual havoc, that is. Red and yellow paint makes orange, yellow and blue makes green . . . and a mixture...
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Daddy's Back-to-School Shopping Adventure

Alan Lawrence Sitomer - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

What do glow-in-the-dark glue sticks, an electronic garbage truck pencil sharpener, and neon paper clips have in common? Not one of them is on the list and yet they all end up in the back-to-school cart when Daddy, Jake, and Jenny pick out school supplies while Mommy's off shopping...
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Daniel Goes To School

Becky Friedman - Turtleback Books
Format: Book

Daniel Tiger is excited to go to school--but he is worried when his dad can't stay with him--in this back-to-school story for fans of "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. " Daniel Tiger is excited to go to school, but he's not happy that his dad can't stay at school with...
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Five Little Monkeys Go Shopping

Eileen Christelow - Clarion Books; None edition
Format: Hardcover

The day before school starts Mama takes her five little monkeys shopping for clothes Stay right here she says AND DONT GO WANDERING OFF But one little monkey has to go to the bathroom and two little monkeys get thirsty Then three little monkey friends arrive and four little monkeys...
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Ham and Pickles: First Day of School

Nicole Rubel - Harcourt Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Pickles is nervous about her first day of school. But Ham has the answers to every one of her questions. After all, he's older and wiser and knows everything about school. But Ham's help isn't exactly what Pickles was hoping for, and his wacky advice is turning her first day into...
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Helping Hand Books: Emily's First Day of School

Sarah Duchess of York - Sterling
Format: Hardcover

What a big day: Emily's going to school for the first time-and she's a little nervous.  Soon, though, Emily meets new friends, and learns that school can be fun. Children will see exactly what to expect on their first day, and parents will find out how to prepare their child...
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It's Back to School We Go

Sherri Winston
Format: Book

The first day of school is an event that brings mixed emotions to children everywhere. There is excitement in seeing old friends and it's nice to begin a new year with a new teacher and good intentions. But first day feelings are mixed. Will last year's friends still be friends? What if the new teacher...
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Its Your First Day of School, Annie Claire

Nancy White Carlstrom - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Is tomorrow the day? Yes it is, my dear.The first day of schoolWill finally be here. Its Annie Claires first day of school, and she doesnt know what to expect: What if she snores during nap time? What if the other kids count and color better than she can? What if no one plays with her?...
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Little Ghoul Goes to School

Jef Czekaj - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for back-to-school and Halloween, this is a funny and sweet story about a monster's first day of school by the popular author-illustrator of Cat Secrets. The ideal next read for fans of First Day Jitters, My Monster Mama Loves Me So, and We Don't Eat Our Classmates. Little...
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Mr. Ouchy's First Day

B G Hennessy - Putnam Juvenile
Format: Hardcover

Mr. Ouchy is nervous about his first day of school . . . even though he's the teacher! Will his students like him? Will he be able to find the bathroom? What if he can't remember his students' names? Fortunately, his classroom keeps him busy; his students have plenty of their...
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My School Unicorn

Willow Evans - Silver Dolphin Books
Format: Hardcover

It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel nervous. Preschool was lots of fun, but big school sounds a scary. When Evie gets ready for school, though, she makes a magical discovery. Hidden inside the pocket of her dress is Bobby - a tiny school unicorn!...
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

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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Pout-Pout Fish: Back to School

Deborah Diesen - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Paperback

Get ready to go back to school with the Pout-Pout Fish! Mr. Fish is going back to school to be a substitute teacher, and he's nervous -- until he meets a little guppy who can help him! At an affordable price point, and with two pages of stickers, this new format is fun and accessible...
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Schoolies: My First Day of School

Ellen Crimi-Trent - Priddy Books
Format: Print book

Spencer is very excited. Hes also just a little bit worried about his first day of school. But, as he sees friendly faces on the school bus, enjoys his first lessons, and meets new friends during recess, by the end of the day, theres only one thing Spencer can say I like school! A reassuring...
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Time for School, Little Blue Truck

Alice Schertle - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus's many windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too. What a fun job - but much too big for a little pickup like...
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