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School Books For 5-Year-Old Kids

Starting school brings new experiences, new routines and new opportunities to learn. Books about school for 5-year-olds reflect many of these moments, making them a good fit for family reading and growing independent readers.

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Popular Books

Splat the CatMiss Nelson Is Missing!Super Fly GuyAlbert Starts SchoolHow to Catch a TurkeyHow Do Dinosaurs Go to School?Too Much GlueI Know an Old TeacherThe Day My Mom came to KindergartenSid the Science Kid: The Trouble with GermsSchool Is Canceled!Oopsy, Teacher!Sid the Science Kid: What's that Smell?The Sad, Sad MonsterThe Big TestClick, Clack, Quack to School!Iggy Peck, ArchitectI Want to Eat Your Books

New Releases

Dora the Explorer: Dora's BackpackDora the Explorer: Dora Goes to SchoolMaya InsideSplat the CatBiscuit Goes to SchoolWe Can Readers: Ready for the TestMy Name Is Saajin SinghShapes and Shapes: TOON Level 1School Is Canceled!The Kid With Big, Big IdeasSlime TimeJeffrey Loves Blue3x4: TOON Level 1Ready for SchoolLet’s Go to SchoolAmana at SchoolI Can Find It: Ready for SchoolLeilong's Too Long!
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Splat the CatMiss Nelson Is Missing!Super Fly GuyAlbert Starts SchoolHow Do Dinosaurs Go to School?Too Much GlueI Know an Old TeacherThe Day My Mom came to KindergartenSid the Science Kid: The Trouble with GermsOopsy, Teacher!Sid the Science Kid: What's that Smell?The Sad, Sad MonsterThe Big TestI Want to Eat Your BooksMy First Day of SchoolFirst Grade Takes a TestBee My ValentineSlime KingZouk at the school for WitchesFirst Day JittersSparky Finds His PrincessSid the Science Kid: A Cavity Is a Hole In Your ToothSid the Science Kid: Everybody, Move Your Feet!Zachary Zebra's Zippity Zooming

Videos

How to Catch a TurkeySchool Is Canceled!Click, Clack, Quack to School!Iggy Peck, ArchitectChoo Choo SchoolAda Twist, Scientist

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • School introduces children to many new subjects and activities.
  • Many students begin spending more time learning independently.
  • Friendships often become an important part of the school experience.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Discuss how school influences the events of the story.
  • Identify challenges characters face in the classroom.
For Educators
  • Talk about how characters adjust to new experiences at school.
  • Compare the ways different students approach the same situation.

FAQ

Families and educators can use these books to discuss classroom routines, friendships and everyday school experiences. The stories can help children talk about situations they may already recognize from their own lives.

Many stories feature memorable characters, familiar settings and situations that feel relevant to young readers. School experiences often provide opportunities for humor, discovery and problem-solving.

Look for books with engaging illustrations, age-appropriate language and situations children can easily understand. Stories that reflect common classroom experiences often resonate most with this age group.

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