19 first day of school books perfect for calming their first day jitters

Reading books about the first day of school can help easy any anxiety or stress your little one may be feeling about this new adventure.
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The first day of school is monumental in so many ways―for kids AND their parents. Nervous excitement and jitters are totally normal when you start something new for the first time. And going to school for the first time checks all of these boxes―new people, new classroom, new friends. New is both exciting AND potentially anxiety-inducing for children.
Reading books about the first day of school can be helpful to prepare children for what is to come. While we all know the benefits of reading are numerous, books about school are a great way to calm those first day of school jitters. New adventures and experiences await. You’ve got this, kiddo!
Check out some of our favorite first day of school books for preschoolers, kindergarteners and first graders below!
Best first day of school books for preschoolers:
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Best first day of school books for first graders:
A version of this story was published October 21, 2021. It has been updated.