Does your child have first day of school jitters? Who doesn't? A book about the first day of school can help ease your child's fears, and open the door to a conversation with you about what is worrying them. Here's a list of 10 great kids' books about the first day of school: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn A nervous young raccoon's mom kisses the palm of his hand before his first day of school. If he feels scared at all, he can touch his hand to his cheek and feel her kiss.