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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Written by Ryan T. Higgins

It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Night Before Kindergarten (The Night Before)

Written by Natasha Wing and Illustrated by Julie Durrell
'Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared, kids were excited, and a little bit...
Pre-K - 2nd
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In Some Other Life

Written by Jessica Brody
Three years ago, Kennedy Rhodes secretly made the most important decision of her life. She declined...
7th - 12th
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Summer According to Humphrey (According to Humphrey)

Written by Betty G. Birney
Humphrey loves being the class hamster, he gets to observe, learn and experiences new things, all...
Pre-K - 2nd
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One Happy Classroom (Rookie Reader®—GR Level D)

Written by Charnan Simon
Rookie Reader titles feature full-color illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a...
K - 2nd
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Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Written by Louis Sachar and Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Accidentally built sideways and standing thirty stories high (the builder said he was very sorry for...

3rd - 7th
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The Night Before Preschool (The Night Before)

Written by Natasha Wing and Illustrated by Amy Wummer
It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep...
Pre-K - K
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I Need a Lunch Box

Written by Jeannette Caines
Sometimes it's hard to be a younger brother and watch your older sister get everything she needs to...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Written by Nancy Carlson
It's the first day of kindergarten, and Henry is raring to go. First he gets dressed and eats a good...
Pre-K - K
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The View from Saturday

Written by E.L. Konigsburg
Mrs. Olinski's Academic Bowl team at Epiphany Middle School was her pride and joy. The team, with...
4th - 7th
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Not This Bear A First Day of School Story

Written by Capucilli and Alyssa Satin and Illustrated by Hussey
It's Bear's first day of school, and he's a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school...
Pre-K - 1st
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Class Pet Squad: Journey to the Center of Town

Written by Dan Yaccarino
Every school needs a little help now and then, especially PS 1000. Sure, just like your school, PS...
2nd - 4th
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Cody Harmon, King of Pets (Franklin School Friends)

Written by Claudia Mills and Illustrated by Rob Shepperson
Cody Harmon doesn't love reading, math, spelling, or really any of the subjects that Miss Molina...
3rd - 4th
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Class Clown

Written by Robert Munsch and Illustrated by Michael Martchenko
Who doesn’t love a class clown? Leonardo knows that his jokes can sometimes be disruptive to the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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My Name is María Isabel

Written by Alma Flor Ada and Illustrated by K. Dyble Thompson
For María, switching to a new school is more difficult than usual when the teacher decides to call...
2nd - 5th

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