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Books like Max goes to school
A warm, confidence-building stepping stone into the world of reading and classroom routines. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Max goes to school.
- reassuring
- bright
- welcoming
- 01
Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown
Paula Danziger
A comforting and relatable journey through the universal jitters of starting a brand-new school year.
- 02
Biscuit Goes to School
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
A cheerful, tail-wagging journey into the classroom that turns an ordinary school day into a playful adventure.
- 03
Goose goes to school
Laura Wall
A delightfully silly and reassuring romp that turns the daunting prospect of the classroom into a space for giggles and friendship.
- 04
Wemberly Worried
Kevin Henkes
A tender, validating embrace for anyone whose mind spins with 'what ifs' when facing the unknown.
- 05
First day jitters
Julie Danneberg
A clever, comforting twist on back-to-school anxiety that proves absolutely everyone gets nervous sometimes.
- 06
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
Joseph Slate
A bouncy, reassuring alphabet romp that turns first-day jitters into joyful anticipation.
- 07
Miss Bindergarten celebrates the last day of kindergarten
Joseph Slate
A bouncy, alphabetical celebration of a major childhood milestone that balances festive energy with a gentle, affectionate farewell.
- 08
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Barbara Park
A hilariously chaotic romp through the mind of a kindergartener who has talked herself into a corner and must creatively scramble her way out.
- 09
Junie B. Jones is a graduation girl
Junie B Jones
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the messy, dramatic, and deeply relatable anxieties of a childhood milestone.
- 10
Mildred and Sam and their babies
Sharleen Collicott
A warm, pocket-sized hug of a story that turns the daunting prospect of starting school into a cozy, manageable adventure.
- 11
President of the whole sixth grade
Sherri Winston
A spirited, relatable dive into the high-stakes world of middle school politics and changing friendships.
- 12
Knowledge is power
Anne Mazer
A grounded, empathetic exploration of the everyday social hurdles and sudden mortifications of starting middle school.
