Back to School Books. Here is a round-up of fun back to school books that will get kids excited to return to school.
Alpaca Goes Back-A to School by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
$18.99; AbramsBooks.com
A joyful picture book about a young alpaca’s first day back at school. The inventive rhyme paired with the bright, graphic art, is perfect for read-aloud fun, as well as school and family libraries.
Preschool is Cool by Sabrina Moyle
$8.99; AbramsBooks.com
A cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of preschool in this fun and reassuring board book from the ever-popular Hello!Lucky team.
The Pigeon HAS to go to School by Mo Williams
$9.79; Amazon.com
A must for every home library, this contemporary classic is perfect for preparing kids and caregivers for the first day of school and kids will love read-aloud time with their wily friend The Pigeon.
Make New Friends by Joshua David Stein
$18.99; AbramsBooks.com
Tomasso doesn't know anyone at his new school and has no one to play with at recess. So, knowing his dad will ask, he resolves to make a few new friends. Each day his crew grows; there's Roland (a foam ball), Coco (a milk carton), and Karen (a very pink eraser). But when his dad insists on having his friends over for pizza, Tomasso knows that soon his secret will be out. Will his dad welcome his new friends, even if they're not who he expects? Written for any child who struggles with making friends or social anxiety, and featuring warm, witty illustrations, Make New Friends is both silly and sincere, inviting kids to trust the unconditional love and acceptance of a parent.
Updated: September 2025
