New Picture Books for a New School Year!
The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers

The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers

The hilarious Crayons are back with their first full-size picture book adventure since The Day the Crayons Came Home—and this time they’re exploring the three-dimensional world as they make friends with real-life objects from around Duncan’s house.

Wish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Nancy Carpenter

Wish in a Tree

Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Nancy Carpenter

An uplifting picture book celebrating neurodiversity, starring characters from Lynda Mullaly Hunt's New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree.

The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing, Julie Durrell

The Night Before Kindergarten

Natasha Wing, Julie Durrell

Putting an uplifting spin on a classic poem, this charmingly illustrated and lyrical picture book about starting kindergarten will help kids—and their parents!—prepare for the big day.

The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing, Deborah Zemke

The Night Before First Grade

Natasha Wing, Deborah Zemke

It's the night before the Big Day—first grade. Penny is excited to start the year with her best friend right beside her in the same classroom.

The Night Before Second Grade by Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

The Night Before Second Grade

Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

Grab your backpack and get ready for the second grade in the latest big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing's best-selling series!

Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg, Mark Chambers

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

D.J. Steinberg, Mark Chambers

Get ready for kindergarten with this picture book of rhyming poems that shows kids what to expect from their first year in school.

Flat Cat: The Class Pet by Tara Lazar, Pete Oswald

Flat Cat: The Class Pet

Tara Lazar, Pete Oswald

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Big Cheese, Pete Oswald, and critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9 and Bloop, Tara Lazar, comes a back-to-school adventure for Flat Cat!

Narwhal vs. Kindergarten by Vanessa Roeder, Vanessa Roeder

Narwhal vs. Kindergarten

Vanessa Roeder, Vanessa Roeder

A gentle tale from the beloved creator of The Box Turtle about a narwhal whose horn keeps getting in the way during his first week of school, until his new friends help him find just the right accommodations.

Sammy and Sunny's First Day of School by Nina LaCour, Elizabeth Lilly

Sammy and Sunny's First Day of School

Nina LaCour, Elizabeth Lilly

An adorable and reassuring book for kids who are starting school for the first time, and a funny look at the similarities and differences between kindergarten and doggie daycare.

Proper Badger Would Never Trash the Classroom! by Lauren Glattly, Rob Sayegh Jr.

Proper Badger Would Never Trash the Classroom!

Lauren Glattly, Rob Sayegh Jr.

Proper Badger is going to school. It's possible he got on the wrong bus, but he's always wanted to go school, and after all, he looks exactly like all of the other well-behaved, well-mannered students. He will be on his very best badger behavior.

The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page by Geena Davis, Geena Davis

The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page

Geena Davis, Geena Davis

A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis.

Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name by Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Joey Spiotto

Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name

Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Joey Spiotto

A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart who must defend her name from a class bully, from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones.

Nellie's Big Splash by Cori Doerrfeld

Nellie's Big Splash

Cori Doerrfeld

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rabbit Listened, an unforgettable story of being brave and jumping into new experiences

Llama Llama Back to School by Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan, JT Morrow

Llama Llama Back to School

Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan, JT Morrow

From bestselling author and storyteller Anna Dewdney comes a back-to-school story featuring the beloved Llama Llama!

Bluey: Mum School by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Bluey: Mum School

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Play Mum School with Bluey in this fun storybook! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

The World's Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, Lynnor Bontigao

The World's Best Class Plant

Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, Lynnor Bontigao

An irresistible picture book about a boy and his classmates who long for a class pet, but discover the joys and rewards of nurturing a class plant.

Ruby René Had So Much to Say by Ashley Iman, Gladys Jose

Ruby René Had So Much to Say

Ashley Iman, Gladys Jose

A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class—even though she just wants to share all that she’s learned.

We're in This Together: Leo's Lunch Box by Raphael G. Warnock, TeMika Grooms

We're in This Together: Leo's Lunch Box

Raphael G. Warnock, TeMika Grooms

A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock.

Hattie Harmony: Opening Night by Elizabeth Olsen, Robbie Arnett, Marissa Valdez

Hattie Harmony: Opening Night

Elizabeth Olsen, Robbie Arnett, Marissa Valdez

In this sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett, Hattie shares new tools for managing anxiety, just in time for opening night of the school play.

Like Lava In My Veins by Derrick Barnes, Shawn Martinbrough

Like Lava In My Veins

Derrick Barnes, Shawn Martinbrough

All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes.

I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! by Alissa Holder, Zulekha Holder-Young, Nneka Myers

I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything!

Alissa Holder, Zulekha Holder-Young, Nneka Myers

Based on a viral video comes the story of one boy's positive energy and how a sunny outlook can turn everything around.

That's Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed, Anoosha Syed

That's Not My Name!

Anoosha Syed

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed.

The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers

The Crayons Go Back to School

Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers

The hilarious Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to go back to school in this mini hardcover book!

Giant-Sized Butterflies On My First Day of School by Justin Roberts, Paola Escobar

Giant-Sized Butterflies On My First Day of School

Justin Roberts, Paola Escobar

Find out how butterflies in your tummy are a good thing in this fresh take on being nervous for the first day of school.

How to Get Your Octopus to School by Becky Scharnhorst, Jaclyn Sinquett

How to Get Your Octopus to School

Becky Scharnhorst, Jaclyn Sinquett

Learn how to get your octopus to school in this hilarious and endearing back-to-school story!

We Share This School by Dan Saks, Brooke Smart

We Share This School

Dan Saks, Brooke Smart

A rhyming, heartfelt celebration of school communities and the vital role they play in young children’s lives.

A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Eric Carle

A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

Spend a day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this tabbed board book, perfect for educational fun! Complete with beautifully designed tabs for easy page-turning, this unique book is the perfect way to introduce children to a daily routine at school.

First Day of School by Cala Spinner, Jannie Ho

First Day of School

Cala Spinner, Jannie Ho

Grab your pencils, glue sticks, and notebooks, and get ready for your first day of school with everyone's favorite little engine!

First Day Critter Jitters by Jory John, Liz Climo

First Day Critter Jitters

Jory John, Liz Climo

First-day-of-school jitters have never been funnier or more reassuring than in this picture book by the New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo

The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague, Brad Montague, Kristi Montague

The Circles All Around Us

Brad Montague, Brad Montague, Kristi Montague

The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow—now a New York Times bestseller!

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, Rafael López

The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson, Rafael López

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.

America's Dreaming by Bob McKinnon, Thai My Phuong

America's Dreaming

Bob McKinnon, Thai My Phuong

From New York Times bestselling author Bob McKinnon comes a story about seeking inspiration from our past to become our best selves in the future.

Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, Cherry Mo

Home in a Lunchbox

Cherry Mo, Cherry Mo

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place.

Welcome to Unicorn School by Rose Cobden, Loretta Schauer

Welcome to Unicorn School

Rose Cobden, Loretta Schauer

From the author-illustrator team of Welcome to Dinosaur School comes a story that will help prepare your little unicorns for their own first day at school!

The Imaginoodles by Christopher Eliopoulos, Christopher Eliopoulos

The Imaginoodles

Christopher Eliopoulos

While on a playdate with an outgoing new friend, a nervous hedgehog finds the courage to use his imagination, in this lively, funny picture book by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Ordinary People Change the World.

The Night Before Preschool by Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

The Night Before Preschool

Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back!

K Is for Kindness by Rina Horiuchi, Risa Horiuchi

K Is for Kindness

Rina Horiuchi, Risa Horiuchi

Debut author/illustrator and sister duo have crafted a sweet ABC book that expresses how kindness can be found anywhere.

How to Be Kind in Kindergarten by D.J. Steinberg, Ruth Hammond

How to Be Kind in Kindergarten

D.J. Steinberg, Ruth Hammond

From the best-selling author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!, here's a guidebook in verse that shows children how to be kind in the new and exciting world of kindergarten.

How to Be Confident in Kindergarten by D.J. Steinberg, Ruth Hammond

How to Be Confident in Kindergarten

D.J. Steinberg, Ruth Hammond

From the best-selling author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!, here's a guidebook that shows children how to be confident in the new and exciting world of kindergarten.

The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

The Queen of Kindergarten

Derrick Barnes, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten.

The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

The King of Kindergarten

Derrick Barnes, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

A New York Times bestseller!

A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.

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