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CRRL Grow a Reader: Starting Preschool

Do you have a little one heading off to preschool for the first time, or even starting at a new school? Soothe their fears with books that explore the transition and delight in the new experience.

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  • It's almost the first day of preschool and everyone is busy getting ready. A young boy and his family meet the teacher, post a family photo on the classroom wall, send a special lovey for naptime, pack a healthy lunch, and take a special photo...…
    Book, 2024New York : Random House Children's Books, [2024] — FICTION Ahi
  • This board book helps reassure new students on what to expect on their first day of preschool.
    Board Book, 2021New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2021. — FICTION Bur
  • Maisy and her friends play with building blocks, practice their counting, and sit down for storytime. A pop-up classroom scene waits at the end of the book with paper press-outs of Maisy and her pals.
    Board Book, 2019London : Walker Books, 2019. — FICTION Cou
  • In rhyming text based on "The Night Before Christmas," Billy is too nervous to sleep the night before he begins preschool, but a kind teacher and new friends fill the day with fun.
    Book, 2014New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2014. — FICTION Win
  • Olu's Teacher

    a Story About Starting Preschool

    Campbell, Jamel Carly, 1986-
    Olu is nervous about going to school for the first time -- his legs are shaking and his tummy feels wobbly. He knows his friends will be there, but he doesn't know what the teacher will be like.
    Book, 2024Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024. — FICTION Cam
  • Pete the Kitty has his first day of preschool, where he meets the teacher, sings fun songs, and paints a picture.
    eBook, 2019New York, NY : HarperFestival, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2019] — FICTION Dea
  • Rhyming text and illustrations describe a young child's activities during a day at nursery school.
    Book, 2010New York : Cartwheel Books, 2010. — FICTION Str
  • Follows a child through preschool, from saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring.
    Board Book, 2019New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [2019] — FICTION Ste
  • This Is How We Stay Healthy

    for Kids Going to Preschool

    Learn the super important life skills to keep healthy through text bubbles, "try-it-yourself" prompts and colorful illustrations.
    Board Book, 2021New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2021. — FICTION Thi
  • This Is How We Stay Safe

    for Kids Going to Preschool

    This guide shows children how to stay safe and sound.
    Board Book, 2021New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021. — FICTION Thi
  • VIP

    Very Important Preschooler

    Jin, Cindy
    This fun rhyming story, follow five special VIPs on each day of the school week as they highlight all the reasons why they're a very important preschooler, and the importance of being kind to your friends, doing the right thing, and being a good…
    Board Book, 2022New York : Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2022. — FICTION Jin