The Book Nook: Get Ready for Back-to-School Season with Books!

Find these and more books at the Henderson County Public Library.

The Crayons Go Back to School 

By: Drew Daywalt

The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they’re looking forward to the most. They’re also ready to meet new friends…and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class. 

Back to School with Betsy​

By: Carolyn Haywood

Third grade begins with disappointment – Betsy’s beloved teacher, Miss Grey, won’t be teaching anymore. But the new year is packed with fun and surprises, including one great piece of news that Betsy declares is about “the wonder fullest thing that ever happened.” 

Daddy’s Back-to-School Shopping Adventures

By: Alan Lawrence Sitomer

What do glow-in-the-dark glue sticks, an electronic garbage truck pencil sharpener, and neon paper clips have in common? Not one of them is on the list and yet they all end up in the back-to-school cart when Daddy, Jake, and Jenny pick out school supplies while Mommy’s off shopping in another part of the store. In this heartwarming and hilarious tale, Jake and Jenny surprise Daddy with one more special item that most definitely isn’t on the list. 

Pizza and Taco Too Cool for School

By: Stephen Shaskan

Best friends Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but there are lots of other cool kids, like Cheeseburger and B.L.T.

School of Fish

By: Jane Yolen 

A brave fish confidently sets off on a new adventure – the first day of school! Along the way he wonders what it will be like. Will the day go swimmingly?

Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days

By: Bruce Hale 

Why don’t dinosaurs go to school? In Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days, the dinosaur gets curious and follows his friend Danny to school! But Danny’s buddy is too big to ride the school bus, and school lunch isn’t quite right for a dinosaur…So, he decides to do school his own way – dino style – and it turns out to be the best class ever!