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Back to School! Books for Kids

It's that time of year, again! Here are some recent books for kids celebrating the excitement (and apprehension) surrounding the first day of school!

  • Mr. S

    Mr. S

    Arnaldo, Monica

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • The First Week of School

    The First Week of School

    Beckmeyer, Drew

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View The First Week of School
  • Olu's Teacher

    Olu's Teacher

    Campbell, Jamel Carly

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • The Bright Side

    The Bright Side

    Otis, Chad

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View The Bright Side
  • First Day, Hooray!

    First Day, Hooray!

    Sobel, June

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View First Day, Hooray!
  • Welcome Back!

    Welcome Back!

    Penfold, Alexandra

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View Welcome Back!
  • María Mariposa

    María Mariposa

    Valenti, Karla

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Getting Ready for Kindergarten

    Getting Ready for Kindergarten

    Ahiyya, Vera

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Getting Ready for Preschool

    Getting Ready for Preschool

    Ahiyya, Vera

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View Getting Ready for Preschool
  • And Then Comes School

    And Then Comes School

    Brenner, Tom

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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