Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Books to introduce children to the world of kindergarten

The Berenstain Bears Go to School
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Sister Bear overcomes her fear of entering kindergarten and discovers that school is really fun.

Franklin Goes to School
by Paulette Bourgeois; illustrated by Brenda Clark
Franklin doesn't think he is ready for school until his teacher convinces him that he has some special talents.

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!
by Nancy Carlson
Henry is eager to start kindergarten, but he suddenly becomes shy when he sees lots of new faces there.

Kindergarten Rocks!
by Katie Davis
Even though Dexter says he’s not worried about school, he says his stuffed dog is very nervous about it.

Off to School, Baby Duck!
by Amy Hest; illustrated by Jill Barton
Grampa knows just how to reassure Baby Duck when she's worried about starting school.

When You Go to Kindergarten
text by James Howe; photographs by Betsy Imershein
Life in kindergarten is portrayed in text and photographs.

Harry and Tuck
by Holly Keller
Twins Harrison and Tucker do everything alike until they are in different kindergarten classes.

On the Way to Kindergarten
by Virginia Kroll; illustrated by Elisabeth Schlossberg
A mother describes many accomplishments of her five-year-old through the years from crying and sleeping to riding a tricycle to preparing for school.

Countdown to Kindergarten
by Alison McGhee; pictures by Harry Bliss
A preschooler worries because she can’t tie her shoes by herself.

Welcome to Kindergarten
by Anne Rockwell
Tim and his mother visit the classroom he will be attending.

The Twelve Days of Kindergarten: A Counting Book
by Deborah Lee Rose; illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis
Each of the first twelve days of kindergarten brings a new surprise.

Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner
story and pictures by Amy Schwartz
Annabelle's older sister helps get her ready for kindergarten, but not all of her lessons help Annabelle.

Benjamin Bigfoot
by Mary Serfozo; illustrated by Jos. A. Smith
Because he feels big when he wears his father's shoes, Benjamin wants to wear them when he begins kindergarten.

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
by Joseph Slate; illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Miss Bindergarten and her students travel through the alphabet as they prepare for the first day of kindergarten.

I Love School!
by Philemon Sturges; illustrated by Shari Halpern
Simple rhymes and colorful pictures introduce the joys of kindergarten.

Amanda Pig, Schoolgirl
by Jean Van Leeuwen; pictures by Ann Schweninger
Amanda Pig's first day of school is every bit as wonderful as she had always hoped it would be.

My Kindergarten
by Rosemary Wells
A year of learning in kindergarten is described.

Timothy Goes to School
story and pictures by Rosemary Wells
Timothy learns about being accepted and making friends during his first week at school.

Tom Goes to Kindergarten
by Margaret Wild; illustrated by David Legge
Tom's first day of kindergarten delights his whole family.