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Book List

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


Be Prepared Books

Lola Va a la Escuela cover

Be Prepared

Lola Va a la Escuela

By Anna McQuinCharlesbridge

Una lectura alegre y alentadora que deja de lado todo mito sobre el preescolar y el jardín de infantes.

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Be Responsible, Be Prepared

Manners at School

By Bridget HeosAmicus

A young monster with no manners goes to a new school and learns from another student the manners she should use at school.

Manners at School cover

Be Prepared, Be Responsible

Manners at School

By Josh PlattnerSandcastle Tales

Provides advice on manners when at school, including staying in the bus seat when riding the bus, being polite to classmates, and putting toys back where they belong after recess.

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Be Prepared

Maple & Willow Apart

By Lori NicholsNancy Paulsen Books

Sisters Maple and Willow miss each other when Maple starts school, leaving Willow behind at home.

Max at School cover

Be Prepared

Max at School

By Rosemary WellsPenguin Young Readers

Max gets ready for his first day of school. Children are introduced to what they might need at school, and the fun activities that take place there.

Not This Bear cover

Be Prepared

Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story

By Alyssa Satin CapucilliHenry Holt and Co.

It’s Bear’s first day of school, and he’s a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn’t so sure. Maybe this bear will like school after all.

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Be Prepared

Ready Set Kindergarten!

By Paula AyerAnnick Press

A little girl tells about her many skills, and how they help her be prepared for kindergarten.

The Day You Begin cover

Be Kind, Be Prepared, Be Persistent

The Day You Begin

By Jacqueline WoodsonNancy Paulsen Books

Other students laugh when Rigoberto introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.

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