Perfect Books for Heading Back to School!

Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

Acompaña a un grupo de niños durante un día en su escuela, donde todos son recibidos con los brazos abiertos sin importar su raza, religión u origen.

Show your teachers how much you appreciate them in this colorful book of thanks featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Do you know how to find a best friend? Find out in this wonderful celebration of kindness and friendship!

A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.

A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten.

Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books.

Young people share valuable advice—words they wish they had heard growing up—to inspire, reassure, encourage, and say You’re enough, just as you are.You can . . . be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with fourteen young people as they grow from birth to eighteen, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others’ rights, and following their dreams. Created in consultation with real young adults, Alexandra Strick’s groundbreaking narrative will inspire and empower young people of all ages and abilities to believe in themselves and follow their own path, especially during tough times. Complemented by Steve Antony’s exuberant and inclusive artwork, which introduces fourteen comparable fictional characters and tracks their growth page by page, You Can! is a timely and meaningful gift for graduates or any reader marking significant milestones.

A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to fear.

In this installment of the best-selling, classroom classic Jitters series, it's not the first day, but it is picture day, and Mrs. Hartwell wants her students looking their best.

A girl and her dog find ways to deal with her anxiety in this beautiful debut picture book

What happens when a child’s favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table?

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. 

It's the first day of school and Little Tortoise is worried. Can she get there on time?

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed.

"Now I know why Mom made me ride my bike to school. I missed so much!" —Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"Josh Lieb continues to put out hilarious children's books that make up for his conspicuous lack of hilarious children's existential one act plays. Get on that, Lieb!!" —Jon Stewart, host of The Problem with Jon Stewart A spooky and hilarious spin on a classic children’s song, from the author of Chapter Two is Missing and the illustrator of The Panda Problem

From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning picture book illustrator Patrice Barton (co-creators of The Invisible Boy) comes a story about managing anxiety and finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others.

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Award-winning actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician Robbie Arnett have created a fresh approach to wellness in a new series that shows children ways to manage anxiety. A perfect back-to-school read!

An adorable letter writing dog helps a class pet on the loose get back to its classroom in this companion to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog?, and I Found a Kitty!

Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be.

Roar, stomp, and clap along to the tune of "Wheels on the Bus" with a group of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey!

It's back to school with Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart! Learn how to paint your school purple with this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs More Purple People.