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Scholastic Book Clubs • May 27, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books graduation June parents reading teachers

The Book List: Graduation


Graduation season is almost here! Celebrate next steps with these timeless titles for little ones graduating preschool or kindergarten, and even big kids finishing middle school, high school or university. These books make great gifts and encourage graduates to dream big, no matter what their future holds.

Curious You: On Your Way!

Curious You: On Your Way! is a perfect sendoff for children of all ages entering a new phase of their lives. The ideal gift book for a graduation, a promotion, or any occasion, Curious You: On Your Way! helps to celebrate all of the milestones of our lives.

Follow along with George in classic scenes from many of his original books as he provides words of congratulations and encouragement to anyone who has accomplished much but still has many things to see, to do, and to dream! This inspirational story reminds readers young and old who are moving up or moving on that they have a special someone cheering for them as far as their curiosity can take them!

Wherever You Go

From the creators of the bestselling All Are Welcome 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.

Where will you go?

Who will you be?

I savour the moments

that you’re here with me.

Follow a set of kids and their families through the big and small moments with colourful illustrations and beautiful, rhyming text―a book that parents and teachers will love reading over and over to their kids―both young and old.

With a gorgeous fold-out spread, this is a great gift for any occasion, but a stand-out for graduation with its loving and inspiring message: Wherever you go, whatever you do. I want you to know I’m so proud of you.

The Littlest Graduate

From New York Times bestselling author Brandi Dougherty comes a sweet graduation-themed addition to the Littlest series!

The students at Rainbow Village School are getting ready for the upcoming party to celebrate the transition to big kid school. Noah’s classmates are all excited but Noah is feeling a little worried ― is he too little to step up to the next grade? With the help of his friends and teachers, can Noah discover he’s not too little to help out or graduate, after all?

A sweet and empowering story for little graduates everywhere!

Tu y arriveras…

Discover how good you can get! Now introducing… Tu y arriveras…

How do you react when you can’t do something yet? Fear not, the Magical Yet has arrived, and it’s here to show you the power of YOU! Get ready to see all the wonderful things you can achieve, big and small, with the Magical Yet by your side!

This inspiring picture book is the perfect tool for parents and educators to motivate and encourage children to persevere in any and all of their endeavours. Filled with rich rhymes and charming illustrations, this book pulls readers into the world of the Magical Yet ― a world where anything is possible if you just put your mind to it.

The Circles All Around Us

The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow—now a New York Times bestseller!

In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there’s a difference we can make and a love we can all show.

This is the story of a circle. When we’re first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting bigger and bigger to include family, friends, neighbours, community, and beyond. Brad Montague originally created Circles as an Instagram video adorably narrated by his kids, and now this picture book adaptation is the perfect way to start a conversation about how to expand our worlds with kindness and inclusivity—even if it seems scary or uncomfortable. This book makes an ideal new-baby, first-day-of-school, or graduation gift, or any milestone that celebrates someone’s world getting bigger.

Quand ça ne tourne pas rond, change de direction

From #1 New York Times bestselling creators comes an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path.

Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path.

Quand ça ne tourne pas rond, change de direction makes an inspiring graduation gift as well as a must-have, uplifting read sure to bring positivity to all and remind us that even when nothing is going right… we can always choose another path.