Best Books to Read to Your Uncertain Child Starting Kindergarten

Going back to school and starting a new grade can be a stressful time in your child’s life.  These are some of the best books about kindergarten you can read to help your uncertain child starting kindergarten.

For my kiddo, starting Kindergarten after Preschool filled her with anxiety.  At first, she was really excited about going back to school.  That is, until it came up in conversation that she wouldn’t be returning to her old school.

You may think, having gone through preschool, your child is ready for Kindergarten.

But the truth is, changing schools, even for a well-adjusted preschooler, can come with difficult emotions.  Just as they’ve become accustomed to their routines, friends, and teacher, they entered into summer.

And then the harsh reality (for a new Kindergartner) is learning that things are going to change again.

“Will my friends be there? Why can’t I go to my old school?”

My daughter was full of questions.  Emotions were all over the place.

As is standard, I helped her find answers and comfort through books.

We spent lots of time discussing that she would have a new teacher and make new friends.  And, of course, there was the possibility she’d see some of her friends from her old school.

If your child is having some difficulty with the idea of changing schools, making new friends, or the idea of starting kindergarten, check out these books which may help ease some of those pre-Kindergarten jitters.

These are some of the best books about Kindergarten I could find.

Kindergarten Jitters?  Best Books about Kindergarten

These are some of the best books for the child starting Kindergarten.  And, I’m not just blindly recommending some of these books … I’ve used them with my own child and tried to include books that had good ratings.

[easyazon_link identifier=”0448456249″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Kindergarten, Here I Come![/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0062348345″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]On the First Day of Kindergarten[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0448425009″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]The Night Before Kindergarten[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0152064680″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Kindergarten Rocks![/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0140562737″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten (Miss Bindergarten Books (Paperback))[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0545823358″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Clifford Goes to Kindergarten[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0142426954″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0545115183″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Scholastic Reader Level 1: Ready for Kindergarten, Stinky Face?[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0385753713″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Kindergarten Countdown[/easyazon_link]

“MY SCHOOL STARTS in one week so—I have SEVEN DAYS to go. Mom says be patient, do not worry. But I can’t wait! I’m in a hurry!”In this delightful book a little girl counts off the days by naming what she’ll do in kindergarten. “I’ll be ready, I’ll be smart. I will get a running start. I’ll say thank you, I’ll say please. I will say my ABCs!” And deciding what to wear and what to take are all part of her preparation for that exciting first day. With bouncy read-aloud rhyme, bright, fun illustrations, and hidden objects to find on each page, Kindergarten Countdown gets children off on the right foot.

Countdown to Kindergarten

“Told with gentle humor by Alison McGhee and brought to exuberant life by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss, this lighthearted take on pre-kindergarten anxiety will bring a smile to the face of every child–and parent–having first-day jitters.”

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come 

“The first day of kindergarten is finally here, and Henry can’t wait to paint pictures, sing songs, and practice counting. When he gets to school, though, he’s not so sure he’s ready for kindergarten. But before long Henry discovers that the only thing he’s not ready for is how much fun he’s going to have at school! This gently humorous, encouraging story will give children about to enter kindergarten an extra boost of confidence.”

The Night Before Kindergarten (Sticker Stories)

“Join a whole bunch of excited kids as they begin a new adventure–kindergarten! Includes more than 75 stickers so little readers can act out getting ready for kindergarten and having fun on the first day of school.”

[easyazon_link identifier=”158089061X” locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]First Day Jitters (Mrs. Hartwells classroom adventures)[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0545501067″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”1933718005″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series)[/easyazon_link]

[easyazon_link identifier=”0061456918″ locale=”US” nw=”y” nf=”y” tag=”ivsvabasaan0a-20″ cart=”y” cloak=”y” localize=”y” popups=”n”]Kindergarten Diary[/easyazon_link]

Do you have any books about kindergarten to add to this list?