Back to School is a milestone moment. These fun books are a great way to help students feel a little more at ease. These are some great books to help them ease in, or have a giggle on those first nervous days.
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Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Author: Mike Thaler
Illustrator: Jared Lee
ISBN: 978-0439188739
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Great for students who might be nervous about meeting the music teacher!
We Will Rock our Classmates
Author, Illustrator: Ryan T. Higgins
ISBN: 978-1368059596
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This is a book about nerves and showing what you can do!
School’s First Day of School
Author: Adam Rex
Illustrator: Christian Robinson
ISBN: 978-1596439641
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While not necessarily a music book, this one is sort of darling for those VERY FIRST day of school kids in your youngest class and can help them remember everyone is a little nervous.
All Are Welcome
Author: Alexandra Penfold
Illustrator: Suzanne Kaufman
ISBN: 978-0525579649
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Because they are.
The Day You Begin
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Rafael López
ISBN: 978-0399246531
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This book is great for easing nerves about feeling different.
Music Class Today
Author: David Winston
Illustrator: Vin Vogel
ISBN: 978-0374351311
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This is one is such a perfect book for students who may have nerves about participating in music class!
Music is for Everyone
Author: Jill Barber
Illustrator: Sydney Smith
ISBN: 978-1771085359
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Visually and textually diverse, and inclusive, this book just honestly makes me happy. I think this is my new favorite.
How to get Your Teacher Ready
Author: Jean Reagan
Illustrator: Lee Wildish
ISBN: 978-0553538250
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This book is a fun introduction to the parts of school!
Music is in Everything
Author: Ziggy Marley
Illustrator: Ag Jatkowska
ISBN: 978-1617759437
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Based on Ziggy Marley’s song that celebrates music in many forms, this one is a great introduction to found sounds, and would make a great book to read the first day of school to peak student curiosity.
Hope this gives you some good ideas!
