Back to school time looks a bit different this year. No matter what your school year looks like, get kids excited about learning with these fun back to school books for kids, and some great new school supplies from Crayola!

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I’m Afraid Your Teddy is in the Principal’s Office

Written by Jancee Dunn and illustrated by Scott Nash

This funny story follows a troublemaking teddy bear who joins forces with other stuffed animal friends to cause some trouble at school. The story is full of silly situations that kids will appreciate, and they will love laughing at the colorful and hilarious illustrations. The ending has a sweet nostalgic twist too.

The Unicorn Came to Dinner

Written by Lauren DeStefano and illustrated by Gaia Cornwall

When a unicorn shows up for dinner, Elizabeth’s parents are not happy. The unicorn is rude and makes a mess. But it’s possible the unicorn isn’t what it seems. Kids will recognize the desire to imagine themselves as someone else when they are feeling stressed. And parents will appreciate the conversations about fear and anxiety that this book can start.

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It’s Not a School Bus, It’s a Pirate Ship

Written by Mickey Rapkin and illustrated by Teresa Martinez

In this spin off from It’s Not a Bed, It’s a Time Machine, a young boy faces his fears of the first day of school. When he gets on the bus, the driver tells him, that it is actually a pirate ship. As he sails the high seas with his new friends, he overcomes his fears and learns they can have fun facing this new adventure together.

Superhero vs. School

Written by Ethan Long

This adventurous back to school book follows a young boy named Scotty as he uses his superhero alter ego to face his fears about school. Kids will love the illustrations that show Scotty imagining himself defeating the bad guys, as well as the jumps back to reality when they see what he is really doing. This is a great way to give kids a little more confidence about their back to school worries.

All Welcome Here

Written by James Preller and illustrated by Mary GrandPre

This first day of school book is made up of haikus highlighting the excitement, fears, and celebratory moments of the first days of school. The colorful multimedia illustrations feature a diverse group of kids showing all kinds of strong emotions and participating in typical school day activities. This is a great way to ease kids into the first day of school.

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Crayola Poster Markers

These jumbo low order markers come in 4 colors. The extra large angled tip allows for both thin and thick lines, and makes it easier for kids and teachers to write large letters on posters for school projects.

Crayola Metallic Outline Markers

These shimmery markers may be one of my new favorite art supplies! The main color comes out as shimmery silver, with different colors outlining the ink. These are a fun way to add some sparkle to your school projects and posters.

Crayola Quick Dry Paint Sticks

These paint sticks are an easy and less messy way to paint. The set includes 6 bright colors, and they dry in less than a minute on a variety of surfaces. No more waiting hours for paint projects to dry!

Check out these printable bookmarks for back to school too!

Are your kids ready to head back to the classroom? I hope these back to school books for kids and new school supplies add to the excitement of the new year!

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