You're Never Too Cool for Books About School!

There are so many wonderful back-to-school books!
We can't wait to share some of our new favorites!

School's First Day of School by Adam Rex, Pictures by Christian Robinson

It's not only kids who get first-day jitters as we see in School's First Day of School written by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson.

This charming picture book introduces a freshly built school who is wondering how the students will like him! He worries about making a good first impression and not everything goes smoothly on the first day!  He's a little bit mean to one of the students and then gets embarrassed when his fire alarm goes off. As the day progresses, though, he learns many exciting new things and makes amazing friends too.

Paired with Christian Robinson's vibrant and playful illustrations, Adam Rex has created a story perfect for any classroom read-aloud.

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . . by Davide Cali, Illustrated by Benjamin Chaud

Everyone remembers the assignment, “What did you do over summer vacation?”

For a boy with a wild imagination, that’s the perfect question to launch him into a fantastic tale involving pirates, mummies, yetis, and dragons! But is it truth or fiction? Readers may be surprised! You're going to love The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer...written by Davide Cale and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud!

The Class by Boni Ashburn, Illustrated by Kimberly Gee

Celebrate all the ways children get ready for the first day of kindergarten in The Class written by Boni Ashburn and illustrated by Kimberly Gee. It’s a cute and chaotic romp of a rhyming book which follows twenty different kids as they prepare for their first day of school!

Ming Goes to School by Deirdre Sullivan, Illustrated by Maja Löfdahl

The beautiful watercolor art in Ming Goes to School is reason enough to pick up this lovely back-to-school book written by Deirdre Sullivan and illustrated by Maja Lofdahl.  Absolutely gorgeous illustrations!

This quiet tale follows a girl through an entire school year as she soaks up the simple moments and gathers up strength to take on new challenges.

Image from Teachers Rock! by Todd Parr

And don't miss our annual
Educator Night
Wednesday, August 17th at 6:30pm!
 
All K-8 elementary school educators, counselors, and librarians are invited to join us for this special event in which we'll talk about the best new books to use in your classrooms, offer free posters and classroom supplies, and raffle off a few GBB gift certificates! We'll even have snacks and such!

This event is free, but registration is required.

Register now by calling 503-954-2354!