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15+ Books to Get Kids Excited About the First Day of Kindergarten

The first day of kindergarten can be a lot of fun, but it can also be filled with nerves and separation anxiety, too. The good news is that your students' favorite characters — like David, Clifford, and Wemberly — are always there to help your students along the way on their first day!

Plus, 3 ways The Kissing Hand can help stoke excitement about the first day of school for kindergarteners.

Use these books about starting school to calm their fears and soothe those first-day jitters. Students will find comfort in the recognizable scenarios, memorable characters, and reassuring text. 

If you're looking for more popular reads for preschoolers and kindergarteners, check out these books about the joy of school.

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