As you near the end of the school year and graduation is on the horizon, you may wonder what gift to give the soon-to-be graduates. What better way to celebrate than with books? We’ve rounded up our favorite graduation books for students of all ages.
Dr. Seuss’ perennial bestseller is always a perfect gift for graduates. With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss address the ups and downs life presents while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within us all. Plus, you can find free resources for teaching with Dr. Seuss here!
It’s a KINDergarten story about celebrating all the amazing ways children grow—inside and out—throughout the year. This reassuring story reminds young children that we all shine in different ways. Find even more titles written by this Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher!
This sweet rhyming read-aloud asks kids to imagine themselves as the heroes of their own stories.
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Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book) by Alexandra Penfold
From the creators of the bestselling All Are Welcome series comes a modern and inclusive picture book that celebrates the many milestones of a child’s life, ranging from a school play to graduation, with an emphasis on kindness and community. It’s a stand-out for graduation with its loving and inspiring message: Wherever you go, whatever you do, I want you know I’m so proud of you.
The school year is nearly over, and little bro is ready to graduate kindergarten! He and big sis head off for the very last day of school. He learned so much and can do so much on his own now. His cubby is cleaned out, he has his cap and gown, but—oh no!—his shoe is untied! No worries, he’ll show everyone what he can do!
Matteo can’t believe it’s almost time to move from kindergarten to first grade! He and his classmates have learned so much and they’ve had a lot of fun. Now they’re getting ready for their graduation celebration. Matteo is especially going to miss the class guinea pig, Gus. But maybe guinea pigs can graduate too!
Meet a child with superhero-like abilities … and the parents who are racing to keep up with her in this sweetly funny picture book about the blur of childhood. From the award-winning creators of Drawn Together, this is a perfect gift to celebrate all our special milestones, from graduations to birthdays and beyond!
This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation, or other new beginnings.
These are just a few of the lessons that Magic Tree House fans will learn on their magical journey through this book. Mary Pope Osborne, beloved author of the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series, shares the wisdom she’s gained from her own childhood and 30 years of whisking Jack and Annie away in the Magic Tree House. Perfect for grades 2 and up
As kids head off to middle school, it’s important for them to hear the message of staying true to themselves, and that’s exactly what this graduation book celebrates.
Fifteen-year-olds Fenley Scurlock and Jason Liaw had both started businesses by the time they’d reached middle school. In this groundbreaking book, these young entrepreneurs interview leaders involved with brand-name businesses like MasterClass, Hallmark, IKEA, Parachute, and more.
This irreverent guide takes on cliché graduation advice such as “live each day as if it’s your last,” offering a funny but realistic view of what it really means to follow your dreams.
