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• A New School for Charlie

  Dicmas, Courtney,

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  Charlie the dog is excited about his first day at a new school, but when he gets there, things are not what he expected. His school is full of cats! Charlie struggles to deal with the unfamiliar culture and language (and learns that cats don’t like…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Princess Power

  Davis, Natalie (Children's author)

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  “Today is the first day of school. What would a princess do?” A young girl is inspired to be brave, outgoing, friendly, flexible, persistent, and more by asking herself what the Disney princesses would do in the same situation.

• Superhero Vs. School

  Long, Ethan,

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  One September morning, our hero, Scotty, is about to come face-to-face with his greatest fear – starting school. But just as he’s about to confront his nemesis, he meets a bunch of new friends. Together they overcome the dreaded first day of school.

• Teaching Mrs. Muddle

  Nelson, Colleen,

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  Kayla worries about her first day of kindergarten, anxious about the location of the washroom and what her mother will do all day without her. Then she meets her teacher, Mrs. Muddle, who obviously needs some help! Kayla takes charge to keep the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Truth About Dragons

  Zollars, Jaime,

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  A young girl, armed only with a backpack, bravely confronts a pack of rambunctious dragons, only to realize that their socks don’t always match and some love to colour quietly amidst the uproar. As she learns more about them, the dragons she sees…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hello, World!

  Long, Ethan,

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  Welcome to Happy Country, where there is much to learn. This book is full of activities that will help prepare preschoolers for kindergarten, with engaging, cartoon-style illustrations and funny short stories that introduce specific vocabulary words…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible Alphabet

  Stein, Joshua David,

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  Knowing the letters of the alphabet and their sounds is a crucial early literacy skill. While we have many alphabet books depicting the letters and corresponding objects, The Invisible Alphabet deals with things unseen – “A is for Air, B is for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Words You Need to Know Before You Start School

  Brooks, Felicity

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  A large vocabulary plays a big role in learning to read. The appealing illustrations and questions spread throughout All the Words You Need to Know … takes readers through a variety of situations, including the first day of school, and provide…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Is 2 a Lot?

  Watson, Annie,

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  Our ABC/123 bins are full of engaging counting books, which help develop early numeracy skills. Is 2 a Lot? goes beyond counting to explore the concept of what “a lot” is. One day while driving, Joey asks his mother “is 2 a lot?” and she replies,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Golden Rule at School

  a Counting Book

  Alko, Selina,

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  “One backpack, two teachers, …” This rhyming counting book works its way through the school day, exploring circle time, nature table, art, music, and other typical kindergarten activities. The mixed-media collage illustrations depict a diverse…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It's Great to Be Kind

  Collins, Jordan,

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  Kindergarten is a time for children to interact with many different people, and books that help them learn interpersonal skills are invaluable. It’s Great to be Kind is part of the Let’s Get Along series, which provides interesting stories and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Word for Friend

  Cassie, Aidan,

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  Kemala loves to talk. But a move to a new country makes talking difficult since she doesn’t know the language. Her first morning at school, Kemala (a pangolin) curls into a ball and pretends she is alone. But with help from Anna, a friendly…Read moreRead more of this annotation