100th Day of School Books: 26 Engaging Titles

The 100th day of school is a milestone packed with learning and fun, offering the perfect opportunity to engage students with creative 100 days of school activities! Whether you’re planning a 100s Day classroom celebration, brainstorming an unforgettable 100 day of school project, or simply looking for read-alouds to inspire young minds, these 100th day of school books are must-haves for your teacher toolbox. From counting to 100 to reflecting, these stories bring excitement to every 100 day celebration and make your school celebration unforgettable. As an elementary library media specialist at five different schools, I get to witness many fun 100th day activities. Great books add extra engagement and fun. Dive in and discover the perfect books to spark joy and learning on this special day!

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The Best 100th Day of School Books for Engaging Young Learners

Here is the list of the best titles I’ve found. There are humorous books, counting books, and books that inspire creative thinking. Enjoy perusing the list!

1. The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat by Tish Rabe
Celebrate the 100th day of school with the Cat in the Hat as he shows off 100 creative hats in this fun and educational adventure from the Learning Library series.

2. Luke Celebrates 100 Days by Charly Haley
Join Luke as he learns about counting, math, and milestones while celebrating the 100th day of school in this engaging educational story.

3. Mensa Presents Miss Arlene’s Math Adventures: Counting to 100 by Arlene Resendiz
Miss Arlene leads young readers on a playful math adventure to count to 100, making numbers fun and interactive.

4. Counting Our Way to the 100th Day! by Betsy Franco: Enjoy 100 delightful poems that count the days to the 100th day of school, blending rhyme and numbers in creative ways.

5. 100th Day of School with Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin gets creative with her classmates while celebrating the 100th day of school, showcasing cultural and academic fun.

6. Fergus and Zeke and the 100th Day of School by Kate Messner
Fergus and Zeke, two adventurous classroom mice, dive into the 100th-day activities in this charming tale.

7. The 100th Day (Flat Stanley’s Adventures in Classroom 2E, Book 3) by Kate Egan
Flat Stanley and his classmates celebrate the 100th day of school with fun projects and hilarious mishaps.

8. Ready, Set, 100th Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Explore the excitement of preparing for the 100th day of school with creative crafts and learning activities.

9. 100th Day Celebration (Leela’s Sweet Treats) by Ali Bovis
Leela celebrates the 100th day with a sweet twist, combining math activities with her love of baking.

10. The 100th Day of School (Read for a Better World: Read About School) by Margo Gates
Discover why the 100th day of school is such a special milestone in this engaging educational read.

11. Miss Mingo and the 100th Day of School by Jamie Harper
Miss Mingo the flamingo and her animal students celebrate the 100th day with unique activities highlighting their diverse talents.

12. Max & Mo’s 100th Day of School! by Patricia Lakin
Max and Mo, two clever hamsters, take part in the 100th-day festivities with simple projects kids can try at home.

13. The 100th Day of School (Holidays (Pop!) by Brendan Flynn
Explore fun traditions and activities for the 100th day of school in this fact-filled guide for young readers.

14. William’s 100th Day of School by Lisa Bullard
Follow William as he tackles a 100th-day school project that teaches him about persistence and creativity.

15. The 100th Day of School from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Hubie imagines all kinds of wild scenarios as he nervously prepares for the 100th day of school in this hilarious tale.

16. 100th Day: A Spot-It Challenge by Sarah L. Schuette
Celebrate the 100th day of school with a fun and interactive spot-it challenge packed with surprises!

17. The 100th Day of School (I Can Read! Level 1: Fancy Nancy) by Jane O’Connor
Fancy Nancy puts her creative spin on 100th-day celebrations in this delightful early reader.

18. Jake’s 100th Day of School by Lester L. Laminack
Jake’s class gets imaginative as they celebrate the 100th day with projects that bring numbers to life.

19. The Night Before the 100th Day of School by Natasha Wing
Follow a child’s excitement and preparations for the 100th day in this fun twist on a classic holiday tale.

20. 100th Day Worries by Margery Cuyler
Jessica frets about her 100th-day school project but learns that teamwork and creativity can solve anything.

21. Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
Join Miss Bindergarten and her kindergarteners as they showcase 100th-day projects in a lively classroom celebration.

22. Rocket’s 100th Day of School by Tad Hills
Rocket the dog helps his class count to 100 in this charming story from the Step Into Reading series.

23. If I Were 100 Years Old by Mary Jantz
Imagine life at 100 years old with this fun and imaginative book that inspires creativity and reflection. Every year, a first grade teacher I work with has her students dress up as if they were 100 years old. It is the cutest thing!

24. Tiny and the 100th Day of School by Cari Meister
Tiny the dog helps his human friend prepare for the 100th day with humorous and heartwarming moments.

25. 100 School Days by Anne Rockwell
Follow a class through their journey to the 100th day of school with milestones and celebrations along the way.

26. The 100th Day of Kindergarten!: A Classroom Adventure by Joy Joyfully
Celebrate the magic of kindergarten with a lively and colorful adventure marking the 100th day milestone.

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Help students learn 100th Day vocabulary terms by playing 100th Day Bingo. This free virtual bingo template may be played using Google Slides. Make your own copy, then replace the free images and words with space images and vocabulary, then reuse the template as many times as you like.

 

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More Resources for Readers

The best way to encourage a love of reading is to provide kids with many opportunities to engage with a wide variety of books that are of interest to them. At Book and Tech Tips I want to make it easy for you to find great books kids will love. Over the years I’ve also discovered some helpful tools for connecting kids and books.

Online digital libraries are one very handy way to do this. Epic! is one of our favorite online libraries. It’s full of over 25,000 books, learning videos, quizzes and more for kids 12 and under…and it’s free for educators. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Another great free digital library is ReadingIQ. It’s also free for educators and has a wide selection of titles.

If you download the free Libby app, you can access many digital audiobooks from your public library. Audiobooks are perfect for car trips!

Looking for a book that is out of print? Try searching Thriftbooks online. There are over 13 million titles available.

Looking for More Book Ideas?

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Have a wonderful week, and enjoy reading books for kids about the 100th day of school!

Lisa Mitchell is a former classroom teacher, now a school librarian, who likes to use her job as an excuse to stay up far too late reading books and noodling around with tech tools. To learn more about what this website has to offer, click on over to the About page.