Build confidence, ease nerves, and get excited for the year ahead.
The new school year brings a mix of emotions- nervous energy, big excitement, and lots of questions (from both kids and moms!). One of our favorite ways to ease into a new school year is by reading together. Whether your child is entering Pre-K or heading into middle school, the right book can help them feel prepared, brave, and even excited.
Here are some of our favorite Back to School books for kids by grade level - perfect to read the week before school or even during that first month. Bonus: many of them pair perfectly with a cute new tee from our Back to School Collection!
These sweet stories help little ones understand what school is all about.
The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
Silly and relatable - Pigeon is not ready for school and has lots of questions.
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
A fun twist at the end that shows even grownups feel nervous.
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
A classic that helps ease separation anxiety.
Help early readers feel brave, kind, and ready to learn.
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
A humorous take on classroom behavior - and how kids learn to appreciate their teachers.
Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen
Great for building classroom community and inclusivity.
How to Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan
A fun role-reversal book full of classroom tips from a kid's POV.
Great for building confidence and reminding kids theyâre not alone.
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson
A realistic fiction book about a fourth grader learning to stand tall in tough moments.
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
A beautiful reminder that everyone belongs - especially great for diverse classrooms.
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
Celebrates the beauty in our differences and finding your voice.
Support tweens and middle schoolers through big transitions and identity building.
New Kid by Jerry Craft
A graphic novel that explores race, identity, and being the ânew kid.â
Merci SuĂĄrez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
A relatable story about school, family, and growing up.
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
For any kid who has ever felt like they didnât âfit inâ at school.
Start the year with a fresh mindset and a fresh shirt! Our Back to School Collection features grade-level tees, future career designs, and fun options for moms too. Whether youâre snapping those first day of school photos or surprising your kid with a thoughtful gift, our shirts make the moment extra special.
Do you have a favorite back to school book? Drop it in the comments - weâre always adding to our list!
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