It's that time of year again, summer is over and school is starting. The Children's Librarians at the Ferguson Library recommend the following books as a great way to get ready for school. And don't forget, the librarians can help you select books to read for fun and school assignments too! All books are located in the EPIC section of the Children's Room unless otherwise noted.

100 Days of School by Trudy Harris
A humorous look at ways to count to 100.

Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner by Amy Schwartz
A little girl successfully completes her first day of school.

Annie, Bea, and Chi Chi Dolores by Donna Maurer
An alphabet book uses a day's activities at school.

Arnie and the New Kid by Nancy Carlson
After he has an accident, Arnie better understands the problems of a wheelchair-bound classmate.

Back to School, Mallory  by Laurie B. Friedman
Mallory's mother teaches at her new school.

Bernard Goes to School by Joan Goodman
His relatives seem to enjoy pre-school, but Bernard is not so sure he's ready.

Billy and the Big New School by Laurence Anholt
Nervous about starting school, a boy learns a lesson from a sparrow.

Biscuit Goes to School by Alyssa Capucilli
What happens when a dog follows the school bus EBEG

The Bus For Us by Suzanne Bloom
On her first day of school, Tess wonders what the school bus will look like.

Countdown to Kindergarden  by Alison McGhee
A little girl worries that she only has ten days to learn what she needs to know before starting school.

Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie by Judy Cox
Children love their teacher's funny, mixed up words.

Don't Forget I Love You by Miriam Moss
In the frenzy of getting ready for school, Mama forgets the important words.

Dustin's Big School Day by Alden Carter
A child with Down's Syndrome begins 2nd grade.

Elizabeth's School by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Elizabeti would rather stay home than begin school.

Emily's First 100 Days of School by Rosemary Wells
Children have number fun as they proceed through the first months of school.

First Day, Hooray! by Nancy Poydar
All over town children and adults get ready for school.

First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
Sara is in for a happy surprise.

First Graders from Mars by Shana Corey
A martian child discovers that school is not as bad as he thought. EBEG

Francine's Day by Anna Alter
At the end of the evening, this little fox realizes that she has had a good day at school.

Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London
Froggy has a nightmare before the first day of school.

Get Ready for Second Grade Amber Brown by Paula Danziger
Can a new teacher ever be as good as a beloved old one? EBEG

Harry and Tuck by Holly Keller
Best friends must go into separate classes when kindergarten begins.

I Am Not Going to School Today by Robie Harris
A child decides to skip the first day of school until his parents think of a solution to his fears.

I am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child
Her big brother helps reassure Lola on her very first day of school.

I Want to Go To School, Too by Liza Alexander
A young boy is anxious to go to school like his brother.

Jazzbo Goes to School by Matt Novak
A mother finds just the right school for her reluctant child.

Kindergarden ABC by Jacqueline Rogers
There is a school activity for every letter of the alphabet.

Lionel at School by Stephen Krensky
Four short stories tell about Lionel's adventures at school. EBEG

Little School by Beth Norling
Twenty very young children go through a day at daycare/nursery school.

The Little School Bus by Carol Roth
Even animals need a way to get to school!

Look Out Kindergarden, Here I Come! by Nancy Carlson
The first day of school is a little scarier than a youngster had imagined.

Mama, Don't Go! by Rosemary Wells
A kindergartner learns to let his mother leave him. EBEG

Marvin One Too Many by Katherine Paterson
Marvin's family helps him learn to read as he adjusts to a new school. EBEG

Me and Neesie by Eloise Greenfield
Will Janelle take her imaginary friend to school?

Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffet Go to School by Tomie dePaola
Twins learn to make new friends at school.

Miss Bindergarten (Series) by Joseph Slate
A teacher and her pupils begin kindergarten.

My First Day at Nursery School by Becky Edwards
A toddler learns that starting nursery school can be fun.

My Kindergarten by Rosemary Wells
An interactive learning adventure for children entering school helps them know what to expect.

My Name is Yoon by Helen Recorvitz
A Korean girl wants to change her name when she goes to a new school.

No Te Comas a la Maestra by Nick Ward
Sammy the shark has a problem with biting in school. ESP

Pa Lia's First Day by Michelle Edwards
A second grader`s first day at a new school is a challenge. JBEG

Pete and Polo's Big School Adventure by Adrian Reynolds.
A boy and his bear have fun at school as they learn to separate from each other.

The Playground Problem by Margaret McNamara
What can a girl do when the boys won't let her play in the soccer game?  EBEG

The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill
A playground bully meets her match. EBEG

Sam Goes to School by Mary Labatt
The big yellow bus takes Sam to school.  EBEG

Starting School by Janet Ahlberg
A story in pictures about the beginning of first grade.

There's a Zoo in Room 22 by Judy Sierra
Can there be an animal for every letter of the alphabet? E821 S

This Is the Way we go to school: A Book About Children Around the World by Edith Baer
Children from all countries go to school in different ways.

Tiptoe into Kindergarden by Jacqueline Rogers 
This rhyming text will help dispel the fears of going to class.

Vera's First Day of School by Vera Rosenberry
The beginning of school is not exactly what Vera expected.

Welcome to Kindergarden by Anne Rockwell
Tim visits his new school before the first day.

Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
The first day of pre-school brings new things for Wemberly to worry about.

What Did You Do Today?: the First Day of School by Toby Forward
A child describes all the wonders of the first day of school.

When an Elephant Comes to School by Jan Ormerod
With the help of his classmates, an elephant has a good first day of school.

When You Go To Kindergarden by James Howe
A photographic journey of the kindergarten experience. E372.218H

Will I Have a Friend? by Miriam Cohen
Starting school anxieties go away when a friend is made.