Get Ready for Back to School With Picture Books From RHPL!

School is almost in session, and we've gathered the best picture books at Rock Hill to read with your kids to help prepare them for the big day! Place these books and more on hold at rockhillpubliclibrary.org.

The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes

This little boy is ready for his first day of kindergarten! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of delicious pancakes, and is confident he can take on the day ahead. Join him as he tackles this new challenge with enthusiasm and pride!

School's First Day of School by Adam Rex

We know how kids feel about the first day of school, but what about how the school feels? Hear from the school's point of view in this funny tale!

Back to Front and Upside Down by Claire Alexander

While the rest of the class gets started writing cards to their principal, Stan is frustrated that his words come out all muddled. As the clock ticks away, Stan becomes increasingly panicky until a kind friend reassures him and lets him know it's okay to ask for help.

We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins

It's the first day at Penelope's new school and she's excited to meet new people, but it's hard to make friends when everyone is so delicious! Follow Penelope as she learns how to overcome her quirky habit of eating classmates thanks to a little help from Walter the goldfish.

Raj's Rule (For the Bathroom at School) by Lana Button

To avoid the bathrooms at school, Raj has a whole list of rules: Don't drink liquids, stay away from anyone who will make you laugh, look out for distractions, and sit perfectly still all day. Raj sticks to his rules until one fateful day when he faces his fear and uses the bathroom. Suddenly, a whole new world opens to him and he can enjoy his day at school without stress!

Dinosaur vs. School by Bob Shea

Dinosaur's first day of preschool goes off without a hitch as he excels at roaring, meets new friends, and masters the art of cleaning up and working with others!

The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill

Mean Jean is the reigning recess queen until Katie Sue shows up and upends the status quo. Katie Sue stands up to Jean, making the playground a nice place for everybody to play through one act of kindness. This book shows kids how to handle a bully with kindness rather than violence as Katie Sue dethrones Jean by becoming her friend.

Lena's Shoes are Nervous by Keith Calabrese

Lena's ready for her first day of school, but her shoes need some convincing. With a little help from her dad, Lena remembers past situations where her shoes were nervous and things turned out okay. With some encouragement, Lena's shoes overcome their nervousness and help make her first day great!

First Day by Dandi Daley Mackall

The first day of school can make anyone nervous, and the little girl in this book is no exception. At first she's overwhelmed by her new classroom and the older kids at school, but her kind teacher and new friends help her overcome her nerves so she can have fun!

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Happy reading!