4 Kids Books Celebrating Back to School

Sharpen your pencils. Grab your backpacks. And get your munchkins ready for back-to-school bliss with these great reads…

How Are You Feeling Board Book by Mudpuppy. School, babysitters and other big changes can bring many deep feelings. Start building your baby's empathy and emotional intelligence with this interactive book. Extra bonus - infants will love the mirror at the back. Recommended for infants.

Open the Preschool Door by Christopher Santoro. Young readers will learn about the school setting through 11 lift-the-flap pages. They’re sure to enjoy the smiling teacher, bright classroom and eager classmates. Recommended for toddlers.

Dear Teacher,: A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us by Paris Rosenthal. A thank you to all of our inspiring teachers (school teachers, band leaders, coaches, etc). A perfect book of gratitude for our educators as we launch the new school year. Recommended for elementary schoolers.

The Renegade Reporters by Elissa Brent Weissman. Join Maya, Brielle and Ash on a journalistic adventure. These besties discover that Van Ness Media has been gathering data about all the kids in their middle school. A thoughtful book about cybersecurity, privacy and research skills. Recommended for tweens.