All about starting school or nursery
Some of our favourite books for children who are starting school.
Whether they're nervous or excited, these books are perfect for preparing your little ones for that big step.
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Lulu’s First Day
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Lulu’s First Day
Lulu is very excited to be starting preschool – but what will the day involve? Lulu’s overall positive experience is a gentle read…
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
Dimitri is new at nursery, and no matter how many people (and trees) he says 'I love you' to, no one says it back. Dimitri starts …
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My first… Ready for School
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My first… Ready for School
A large board book all about going to school, with tabs to pull and questions to ponder. Playful and friendly.
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Worry Boots
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Worry Boots
Connie is donning her new red boots for her first day of school. On the way to school, Connie notices something strange inside her…
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Monsters at School
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Monsters at School
Join a colourful array of monsters as they head to school for a fun-filled day, in this energetic rhyming picture book. …
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What Does The Crocodile Say?
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What Does The Crocodile Say?
First days at nursery can be really hard for little ones and grown-ups. What Does The Crocodile Say? is a wonderful and …
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Keep Smiling
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Keep Smiling
Vina loves sharing her smile with people, and when she starts school, she discovers that a smile given to her is the best gift of …
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Hello, Friend
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Hello, Friend
This warm-hearted picture book about making friends is a perfect read for little ones starting school or nursery who might be a bi…
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King of the Classroom
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King of the Classroom
This wonderfully empowering picture book for little ones not only assuages their possible fears about starting school or nursery b…
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Let’s Go to Nursery!
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Let’s Go to Nursery!
Bee and Billy are going to nursery! What will the day hold? This sweet book about the potentially anxiety-making environment …
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Never Take a Bear to School
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Never Take a Bear to School
This stylish book - all about why it's very wise not to take your bear to school, no matter how afraid you are - will ch…
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Princess Arabella Goes to School
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Princess Arabella Goes to School
This instalment of the Princess Arabella series covers the familiar milestone of starting school, with Arabella’s royal twist. Ack…
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Twit Twoo School: Mouse's Big Day
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Twit Twoo School: Mouse's Big Day
Mouse does NOT want to go to school and feels sad when she gets there... but will her classmates help her see how much fun it can …
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First Day at Skeleton School
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First Day at Skeleton School
This bright and funny picture book shows young children that everyone goes to school - even skeletons and monsters. But …
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I am Too Absolutely Small for School
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I am Too Absolutely Small for School
Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But in her opinion she is still really quite small, and has far too many important thin…
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Alfie and the Big Boys
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Alfie and the Big Boys
Children will relish this warm tale of everyday life with illustrations overflowing with colour and vitality.
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Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School
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Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School
It's Harry's first day at school. He and his dinosaurs are very excited and perhaps a little bit nervous.
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Topsy and Tim Start School
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Topsy and Tim Start School
Find out what happens on the twins' first day at school.
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Starting School
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Starting School
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is an enchanting picture book for reassuring children who are about to start school for…
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Meg Comes to School
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Meg Comes to School
When Meg attends Owl's school sports day in a very unusual hat, everyone is in for a big surprise!
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Mae’s First Day of School
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Mae’s First Day of School
It’s Mae’s first day of school, but she doesn’t want to go. Instead, she climbs a tree and refuses to come down. This charmin…
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Come to School Too, Blue Kangaroo
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Come to School Too, Blue Kangaroo
Lily thinks Blue Kangaroo might be nervous about starting school – but in fact he can’t wait to have fun and make some…
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First Day at Bug School
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First Day at Bug School
With bright bustling illustrations fizzing with quirky details and insect jokes, this cheery, rhyming introduction to starting sch…
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Hugless Douglas Goes to School
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Hugless Douglas Goes to School
Hugless Douglas has a great first day of school when he shows everyone his favourite activity.
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Bunny Loves to Learn
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Bunny Loves to Learn
Four friends are asked to dress up from someone from the past and create something to do with their respective character.
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Jellybean Goes to School
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Jellybean Goes to School
Jellybean finds her first day of school a little scary, but she soon finds it easier when she makes a friend.
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Nicholas and the Wild Ones
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Nicholas and the Wild Ones
Starting school is never easy, especially if the Wild Ones are in your class! Can Nicholas find a way to cope? Find out in this po…
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Olu’s Teacher
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Olu’s Teacher
Olu’s nervous about going to nursery – but luckily his teacher is the very cool Jay! A reassuring, gentle story to allay any worri…
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