How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Mark Teague Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2007 Reading Level: 1-2 Topic: School Theme: Good school behavior Good Read Aloud?: Yes Summary: This is a story of how dinosaurs go to school. Read this fun book and see how dinosaurs ride the bus, act in class, read their books, and have fun on the playground with their friends. Each illustration contains the name of each dinosaur! |
School's First Day of School
Author: Adam Rex Illustrator: Christian Robinson Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2016 Reading Level: K-2, 3-5 Topic: School Theme: Everyone get's the first day nerves Good Read Aloud?: Yes Summary: This is a story about the first day of school, except the story is told by the school itself. School gets the first day jitters and can not wait until the children arrive. When they do, he has a rough start but then realizes everyone has the same nerves. |
David Goes to School
Author: David Shannon Illustrator: David Shannon Genre: Fiction Copyright: Reading Level: K-2 Topic: School Theme: Bad examples of school behavior Good Read Aloud?: Yes Summary: David is very high energy and has constant antics. He chews gum in class, runs, pushes, doesn't keep his hands to himself, and more. His teacher eventually makes him stay after school and clean all the desks as a result of his actions. David has a lot to learn about school behavior! |
The Night Before Kindergarten
Author: Natasha Wing Illustrator: Julie Durrell Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2001 Reading Level: K Topic: School Theme: First day of kindergarten Good Read Aloud?: Yes Summary: Kids are excited an scared the night before their first day of kindergarten. They packed their bags the night before and woke up the next day nervous. The parents said they are now big kids and don't take their bear or blanket or nap in kindergarten like they did in day care. It is hard for them to say goodbye to Mom and Dad until they realize how fun kindergarten is. |
The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
Author: Mo Willems Illustrator: Mo Willems Genre: Comedy/Humor Copyright: 2019 Reading Level: K-2 Topic: School Theme: First day of school anxiety Good Read Aloud?: Yes Summary: The pigeon is now going to school! He is at first angry about going because he thinks he knows everything. Then he gets nervous; wondering if the teacher will like him, wondering if he will learn too much, or if maybe he doesn't like school. |
All Are Welcome
Author: Alexandra Penfold Illustrator: Suzanne Kaufman Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2018 Reading Level: Topic: School Theme: School welcomes all children Good Read Aloud?: Yes Summary: This is the story of a group of children in their day at school. This school has a diversity of cultures and children, and everyone is welcomed with open arms. Students learn and grow from each other's traditions and the community comes together to celebrate Lunar New Year. |