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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be Prepared Books

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Be an Ally, Be Prepared

A Very Special Critter

By Mercer MayerRandom House Children's Books

Little Critter meets a student named Alex who uses a wheelchair. Before long, Little Critter learns Alex is just like everyone else, and they become the best of friends!

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Be Prepared

All Are Welcome

By Alexandra PenfoldKnopf Books for Young Readers

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.

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Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom Ever!

By Jeff CohenHarperCollinsPublishers

Sadie, who is about to start second grade, decides it is up to her to make sure her little sister, Eva, is ready for kindergarten.

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Be Prepared

Froggy Goes to School

By Jonathan LondonPuffin Books

Froggy is nervous about his first day of school, but, even though it’s hard to sit still, he has a wonderful time.

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Be Prepared

How to Get Your Teacher Ready

By Jean ReaganKnopf Books for Young Readers

Explains how to help your teacher get ready for events in the school year.

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Be Prepared

I Am Too Absolutely Small for School

By Lauren ChildCandlewick Press

When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her.

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I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard

By Jennifer K. MannCandlewick Press

Struggling in a class where her teacher puts stars on the board, creative little Rose worries that she will never earn merits.

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Llama Llama Misses Mama

By Anna DewdneyViking Books for Young Readers

Llama Llama experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.

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