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Books about School
Starting school is indeed a developmental marker. I remember taking a picture of all 3 children on each first day of school. Why not read a book together to alleviate the jitters and to celebrate this special day.


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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Illustrated by Kevin Henkes

0688128971 1996

Ages: 3 to 5

Topic: Books about School

Lovable Lily loves school and her super cool teacher Mr. Slinger until she brings her purple plastic purse to school. This is a story about character development, about parent support, about wonderful teachers, about admitting mistakes and about a fanbulous story with much depth which your whole family will enjoy. MORE...


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Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention

by Pip Jones

Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Peachtree Publishing company 2020

Ages: 7 to 10

Topic: Books about School

Topic: Great Read Alouds: Stories You Won't Want to Miss

Imaginative story about a beginning engineer. Every creative girl wants to tinker with nuts and bolts and make believe a machine that will build the impossible dream. Izzy Gizmo is that kind of a mysterious builder. The story touches on the importance of making do with what you have and letting your creativity shine. MORE...


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Ham and Pickles: First Day of School

by Nicole Ruble

Harcourt Children's Books 2006

Ages: 3 to 5

Topic: Books about School

Pickles is nervous on her first day of school and so she asks her big brother Ham for advice His wacky advice is not exactly what she was hoping for, but in the end, when she forgets her lunch, she is comforted when Ham shows his kind heart by sharing his lunch with her. MORE...