Even though you haven't recovered from the library's summer reading program, you are probably already getting requests for picture books on the first day of school. Many new ones have been published in the last few years, and any of these would be great for Story Hour. For a craft activity, children can make bookmarks or paper holders for their library cards.
Children representing each letter of the alphabet prepare for the first day of school.
Froggy is nervous about the first day of school. A boy vows to go to school if he can ride on a rocket ship, lion, or other unusual mode of transportation. Little Hippo learns independence on the first day of school. Henry likes kindergarten but isn't sure he wants to stay there all day. Grandpa helps Baby Duck go to the first day of school.