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Back to School

That special time of year has rolled around again! Here are some recent books for kids celebrating the excitement and apprehension - dare we say 'scarecitedness' - surrounding the first day of school! (Created August 2025)

  • Flat Cat

    Flat Cat

    Lazar, Tara

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Free to Learn

    Free to Learn

    Levinson, Cynthia

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View Free to Learn
  • Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

    Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

    Magoon, Kekla

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Home in A Lunchbox

    Home in A Lunchbox

    Mo, Cherry

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Fish Don't Go to School

    Fish Don't Go to School

    Pilutti, Deb

    Format: Book

    Availability: All copies in use

    View Fish Don't Go to School
  • Gloriana, Presente

    Gloriana, Presente

    Reynoso-Morris, Alyssa

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Narwhal Vs. Kindergarten

    Narwhal Vs. Kindergarten

    Roeder, Vanessa

    Format: Book

    Availability: On order

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  • Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship

    Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship

    Safadi, Shifa Saltagi

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

    View Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship
  • Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple

    Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple

    Scanlon, Liz Garton

    Format: Book

    Availability: All copies in use

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  • Keyana Loves School

    Keyana Loves School

    Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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