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Books to read on the first day of school.

 Here's a list of engaging and age-appropriate books for students in kindergarten through second grade to read on the first day of school:

  1. "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn

    • A heartwarming story about a young raccoon who is reassured by his mother's love as he goes to school.
  2. "First Day Jitters" by Julie Danneberg

    • A humorous and relatable story about a student who is nervous on the first day of school.
  3. "If You Take a Mouse to School" by Laura Numeroff

    • A delightful and whimsical tale about the adventures that unfold when a mouse goes to school.
  4. "The Night Before First Grade" by Natasha Wing

    • A charming story that captures the excitement and anticipation of the night before the first day of first grade.
  5. "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

    • A lively and rhythmic alphabet book that's both entertaining and educational.
  6. "Llama Llama Misses Mama" by Anna Dewdney

    • Follow Llama Llama as he experiences separation anxiety on his first day of school.
  7. "Wemberly Worried" by Kevin Henkes

    • A sweet and relatable story about a little mouse who worries about the first day of school.
  8. "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes" by James Dean and Eric Litwin

    • Join Pete the Cat as he explores his new school in his cool, rocking shoes.
  9. "The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!" by Mo Willems

    • Another humorous addition to Mo Willems' Pigeon series, addressing common concerns about going to school.
  10. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

    • A classic and colourful picture book that introduces students to a variety of animals.

These books are not only entertaining but also help address common emotions and experiences associated with the first day of school. Reading them aloud can create a positive and engaging atmosphere for your young students.

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