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Scholastic Placebook Books in Order | Wonderlit

Scholastic Placebook

7 books · Ages 3–6 · Chapter Books

Scholastic Placebook is a 7-book series for ages 3–6 by Susan Canizares. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Shelter and Ready, Set, Go! are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Shelter

Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go!1998

Science Tools

Science Tools1999

Aquarium

Restaurant

What This Series Covers

Curiosity & Wonder Community Helpers & Jobs Letters & Reading Becoming a Big Kid Travel & Exploration Joy & Gratitude

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What to Read Next

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Cover of Look! I Can Read!

All Aboard Reading

Look! I Can Read!

For the child who has just discovered that letters make words. Celebrate the empowering milestone of reading signs and m

Cover of Your Forest

For the child who needs a quiet moment of security, this gentle walk through an imagined woodland offers a safe, predict

Cover of A Glorious Day

For the child curious about the hustle and bustle outside their window, this story celebrates the magic of morning routi

Cover of The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

Restaurant2000

Store

Where Does It Park?

Where Does It Park?2000

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

Kathryn Lasky

For the child who asks how we know the world is round and how big it actually is. This engaging biography shows how curi

Ages 6–11

Cover of Countdown to the First Day of School

Countdown to the First Day of School

AnnMarie Harris

For the child feeling a mix of jitters and joy about starting school, this rhyming countdown builds positive anticipatio

Cover of Lily's New Home

Rigby Flying Colors

Lily's New Home

For the child feeling nervous about a change of scenery, this gentle story follows Lily as she explores her new house an

Cover of First Story Book

First Story Book

For the child taking their first steps into reading, these gentle farm stories offer a tiered reading level and a playfu

Cover of My Friends

For the curious toddler discovering the world, this gentle classic celebrates how much we learn from every friend we mee