At School
We have many different books to help to prepare for school and deal with sometimes challenging aspects of school life:
My first day at nursery by Becky Edwards and Anthony Flintoft
“An appealingly illustrated book in which a little girl learns how much fun nursery school can be in a tale that serves to reassure all those suffering from first-day jitters.” Review
Pete and Polo's big school adventure by Adrian Reynolds
“Pete and his polar bear are both nervous on their first day of school, especially when Polo finds he is the only bear that's not brown.” an ideal companion to Amy Hest's Off to School, Baby Duck! for a positive “first day” story-time experience. Review
Billy and the big new school Pictures by Catherine Anholt. Story by Laurence Anholt
“Billy is nervous about starting school, but as he cares for a sparrow that eventually learns to fly on its own, he realizes that he too can look after himself.” Review
Off to school, Baby Duck! by Amy Hest. Illustrated by Jill Barton
“It’s Baby Duck’s first day at school, and she's not happy about it but with a little help from Grandfather, maybe school won’t be as bad as she fears. Review
Funny Fred by Peta Coplans
“Meet Funny Fred. Fred is starting school and like most other small children (which, um, Fred is not), he worries about what to take with him.” Review
The gotcha smile by Rita Phillips Mitchell and Alex Ayliffe
Follows Clarine as she attempts to make friends at her new school. A beautifully illustrated book introducing ethnic differences, offering multicultural images of school and home life.” Review
Secret friends by Elizabeth Laird. Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft
“Rafaella finds it hard to make friends when she starts at a new school. In the midst of ridicule and abuse from her fellow pupils due to her perceived differences, an unlikely alliance forms between herself and a would-be tormentor.” Review
I'm sorry by Sam McBratney. Illustrated by Jennifer Eachus
“I’m Sorry is a warm, evocative picture book about best friends who sometimes fight. A sensitive, exquisitely illustrated testament to the words “I’m sorry” and exploration of friendship across the gender divide.” Review
Growing independence
My friend Harry By Kim Lewis
“Extremely charming story of a boy and his stuffed toy elephant 'Harry' which he takes everywhere he goes.” Review
Kensuke's kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
“Kensuke's Kingdom tells the tale of a boy who survives on an island after falling from his parents' yacht and learns how to survive with the help of the mysterious Kensuke.” Review
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