The Book Nook: Back To School

All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. 

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!

At School: Kindness Starts With You

By: Jacquelyn Stagg

Kindness is the single most powerful thing that we can teach our children. Follow Maddy through her day at school, where your child will learn how easy it can be to spread kindness! From taking turns on the swing to including everyone in the game – this storybook shows that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted!

Dolphin School: Pearl’s Ocean Magic 

By: Cathy Hapka 

Going to dolphin school under the sea is a magical experience for Pearl and her friends! Pearl is a magical dolphin of the Salty Sea, and today is her first day of school. Her classmates Echo and Splash make great new friends! Together they start learning dolphin skills like magic, music, and jumping. But another student, Flip, just won’t stop bragging. And when he accepts a dare from an older student, he ends up in terrible danger from a shark! Can Pearl and her friends save him? It’s an exciting first day at Dolphin School!

Tractor Mac School Day

By: Billy Steers

Betty the school bus has a rough first day of school. She missed some of her stops, didn’t signal properly, and lined up in the wrong spot for drop-off! Now, the other buses pick on her and don’t think she can do the job. But thanks to Tractor Mac and her other animal and vehicle friends at Stony Meadow Farm, Betty learns that with a little hard work and support, anyone can overcome a bad first day of school. 

The Itsy Bitsy School Bus

By: Jeffrey Burton 

The itsy bitsy school bus is ready for the first day of school! Whether it’s a first day to Pre-K or back-to-school, little ones are sure to love this classroom twist on the classic nursery rhyme “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”!