Deschutes Public Library

Billy is nervous about starting school, but as he cares for a sparrow that eventually learns to fly on its own, he realizes that he too can look after himself.

Simon the rabbit does not want to go to his first day of school, but by the time his mother comes to take him home, he is having such a good time that he does not want to leave.

Each member of a first grade class, as well as their teacher, principal, and a bus driver, expresses excitement, worry, or hope as the first day of school begins.

Even though there are rules to follow, a little girl who loves adventure has an exciting first day of kindergarten.

Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there.

Annie Claire, excited but nervous about her first day of school, is reasurred by her mother, whose love always goes with her.

A young Mexican American girl tells her father all the things she did on her first day in kindergarten.

On the first day of school, as the children in Miss Lucinda's class introduce themselves and name their special talent, Jack wonders if he is good at anything.

Jim's anxieties on his first day of school are happily forgotten when he makes a new friend.

As the school year begins on Mars, Horus the Martian gets off to a rocky start, but soon discovers that first grade is not really as bad as he thought.

Dexter knows everything there is to know about kindergarten and is not at all scared about his first day there, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is very nervous.

Gilbert's excitement over starting first grade turns to worry that the teacher will be mean, the work too hard, and his classmates too unfriendly, but throughout the day there are pleasant surprises.

Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

A shy African American boy arriving at a new school makes friends with his classmates by drawing a picture of a tree.

When a little elephant is apprehensive about his first day of school, his parents show him how much fun school can be.

Two little chickens are worried about their first day of school and hope they will make new friends.

Miss Mingo helps all of the animal students in her class overcome their shyness on the first day of school by encouraging them to share something special about themselves. Includes facts about animals.

A little boy decides to skip his very first day of school, because on the first day one doesn't know anything, but on the second, one knows everything.

Relates the misadventures of Marigold, who does not agree with anyone, as she shops with her mother for a coat, becomes interested in a new hobby, finds a way to "bug" her best friend, Maxine, and imaginatively copes with finding the right outfit for the first day of school.

Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school.

Baby Duck experiences the fear of the first day of school, but with a little help from Grampa, everything turns out okay in the end.

Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along for his first day of school and when there is trouble, he blames it all on Charlie.

On her first day at school, Little Miss Spider worries that she cannot do what the others can, but she learns that she has a special quality all her own.

Froggy is nervous about his first day of school, but, even though it's hard to sit still, he has a wonderful time.

The first day of school starts out filled with doubt, but after facing fear of the big kids, reciting the alphabet with ease, and learning about recess, a child can't help but look forward to day two.

On the first day of school, Henry the cat vies for the attention of the most amazing girl in class, Chloe Rabbit.

Ten days before the start of kindergarten, a preschooler can not tie her shoes by herself and fears the worst.

Moses and his friends enjoy the first day of school at their special school for the deaf and hard of hearing, where they use sign language to talk to each other.

Children gather for a first day of school celebration that calms their worries about the day. Includes note about the history of such celebrations, and a related website.

Izzy finds many things to be excited about on the first day of school.

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.

After a breakfast of juice, cereal, and a banana split, Otto goes to school for the first time, where he makes new friends and learns how to wag his tail without knocking things over.

Annalina's diary entries reflect her feelings and experiences as she goes from being afraid to go to kindergarten to loving it during her first month of school.

All over town, Ivy Green and her bus driver and her teacher and the other school employees get ready for the first day of school.

A young pirate and his crew embark on a grand adventure when they board the bus for the first day of first grade.

A small boy wonders what first grade will be like, but is not sure that he wants to find out.

Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.

First-grader Haley wishes she were back having fun in kindergarten with her old teacher, until she finds out that first-grade is special, too.

Although some of the things her older sister taught her at home seem a little unusual at school, other lessons help make Annabelle's first day in kindergarten a success.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet as Miss Bindergarten and her students get ready for kindergarten.

When he goes to school, Mouse finds a world of new objects and new friends.

Suki is determined to wear her new kimono to school.

Although kindergarten provides unique challenges for a young buffalo, one who follows the rules and tries his best will get along fine.

Wells takes her beloved character Emily to kindergarten in this lighthearted celebration of the first year of school experienced by young children.

When Tom, a young panda, goes to his very first day of kindergarten, his whole family stays and plays and wishes they could be in kindergarten too.

When a teacher asks her students on the first day of school what they wish for in the coming year, the answers range from having a good school picture to receiving a perfect report card.

No one can pry a frightened Jake away from his parents on the first day of school, and so the three must watch as his classmates have fun until, at the end of the day, his teacher finally gets him to let go.