Staley's Bookshelf
Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons is my favorite of the Pete books mainly because the song that goes with it is so catchy. This one is great for early grades because its a great way to mix reading and math as it has a little bit of subtraction as Pete loses each button.
Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes
We read this book in class on the first day and I had read it previously when I taught 3k. Who doesn't love Pete the Cat? I think this book is a great "first day of school" book whether you read it by itself or with the song to go along, its a great way to get kids pumped about school. I think it could be fun to read and then go on a walk around the school and find all the same places that Pete went, especially for Kindergarteners who are nervous about navigating their new school.
