Back to School sounds great until you realize the cost. This back to school, shop Thrift Books.com and save big! ThriftBooks.com has over 13 million new and used books, so whether you’re looking for reference books, children’s books, college-level textbooks, or books for the entire family, ThriftBooks has it all. Join ReadingRewards loyalty program (it’s free to join!) and each purchase earns points for free book rewards. Who doesn’t love free books? This back to school, be book smart and shop smart at ThriftBooks.com. I mean, this wasn’t true for me. My son went into public preschool for help with his speech delay, and he had no qualms leaving me behind. The second day when I dropped him off, his teachers had to gently remind him to say goodbye to me. Not that I’m still bitter or anything.  Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or work outside the home, this change, while it may be welcome, is also bittersweet. You are no longer the sole authority figure in your child’s life. They’re going to be around other kids and, yes, they will pick up bad habits from them. If it’s any consolation, your child will also pass along some of their own. One way to help prepare for this is to have some read-aloud books ready to go to read. It gives them an idea of what they can expect from the classmates and teachers, how the routine will work, etc. However, you also want it to be fun. It’s still important to encourage a love of reading and being read to. If you’re looking for some good options, well you’re in luck, because we have your back. Here are some of the books about starting school that you can pick up to prepare your-soon-to-be scholar before school starts in the fall. 

Books on Starting Pre-School

Books on Starting Elementary School

I hope you and your soon-to-be student find enjoyment in sharing some of these books together. It’s a big step, but it’s one we all make. And hopefully these books help to make that first step a little bit easier.

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