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Even More 2019 Fun Freebies & Books for Back to School! (Part Two)

A lot of new back to school books hit the shelves this year! Welcome to my latest back to school book reviews… and even more free booktivities… and another chance to win the title of your choice!

Want to win one of these great books for your classroom? Like and leave a comment on my Facebook Page Post! One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 4th.


Let’s start with the book on the top of everyone’s list this year...

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! By Mo Willems

Pigeon is not on board with this ABC and 123 thing… but his hesitation melts away when he finds out school busses are involved! :) Pigeon’s latest adventure is sure to delight both old and new fans.

Help Pigeon get to school with this fun path game freebie! 4 different ways to play, including: addition/subtraction practice, number recognition and subitizing!


 Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten! By Lisa Robinson

Pigeon isn’t the only one reluctant to go to school. This preschool pirate doesn’t want to jump ship and switch classrooms! Can she ever be convinced to join the kindergarten crew?

Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can’t Go to School! By Christina Geist

These adults wish they could wear cool new shoes and go back to school. Sorry grown-ups, but school is just for kids and teachers!

I think this book would be SO FUN to read if you invite caregivers into the classroom on the first day of school! Encourage families to learn more about each other with this fun interview activity:


Clothesline Clues to the First Day of School by Kathryn Heiling and Deborah Hembrook


I am SO HAPPY we are getting another book in this series! These books are the best for teaching inferencing. Seriously, you must buy Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do for community helpers later in the school year!

Help your new students become familiar with their classroom and school with these fun free scavenger hunts! There’s also a bonus classroom riddles activity for independent readers.


Back to School by Maya Ajmera and John D. Ivanko


Learn more about children going back to school around the world with this read-aloud! I just love the photographs and opportunity to compare/contrast.

If Animals Went to School by Ann Whitford Paul


Another adorable book in this sweet series! Perfect for preschoolers.

Encourage children to imagine what would happen if their favorite animal came to school with this free class book:


Even Monsters Go to School by Lisa Wheeler


Seems like everyone gets to go to school (but not grown-ups!) From yetis to giants to aliens, little monsters everywhere are preparing for a new year, too.

Help those little monsters get ready by packing their backpack with this fun, free craftivity! This is a good one for the bulletin board.


When it’s lunch, make sure those monsters have something to munch… lest you end up on the menu!

Grab all of these fun and FREE back to school booktivities and ideas! Click on the image below to be directed to the UPDATED 2019 Back to School Freebie File.

Don’t forget to check out last year’s post for more books and fun freebies:

If you like what you see here, check out my store! All Back to School resources are half-priced for the month of August. Search B2S or click below:

Like learning about new books and getting great read aloud ideas? Follow my new library land adventures over at Storytime in the Stacks!


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