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Picture Books Library < Experiences < Starting School
Picture books about Starting School from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Books that help children prepare for starting school. Starting school is an exciting time for children, but it can also be daunting, particularly for children who tend to be anxious in new environments. Some picture books focus on the practical aspects of starting school, such as assemblies, storytime and playtime. Others address some of the anxieties that some children may feel as they approach this big milestone.

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Me and My Fear

Me and My FearA beautifully imagined exploration of fear and how it can change a child's behaviour and perception of the world around them. An excellent springboard for a discussion about emotions, empathy, talking through your worries with others and coping with change.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability, Starting School
Tags: anger, anxiety, change, confidence, courage, emotions, fears, imaginary friend, loneliness, persistence, self-esteem, starting school, transition

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Starting School

Starting SchoolProviding a good overview of what happens at a typical primary school. A good starting point to encourage children to talk about anxieties and emotions they may be experiencing related to starting school.

Categories: Shyness, Starting School
Tags: change, friends, school, shyness, transition

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Where’s My Peg?: My First Day at School

Where's My Peg?: My First Day at SchoolMay help a child who is about to start in reception class.

Categories: Starting School
Tags: change, school, transition

Ice in the Jungle

Ice in the JungleIce the little polar bear cub suddenly has to move from her North Pole home to a new life in the jungle when her mother gets a new job. Ice is understandably upset, and finds the new place very unfamiliar. She misses her friends. But with time, and through the kindness of others, she settles in to her new life just fine.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Moving House, Resilience / adaptability, Starting School
Tags: anxiety, friends, transition

AdoraBULL

AdoraBullSeparation can be hard for children, and in this original story, young Tom is devoted to his wonderful pet bull, Alfred. When he starts school, Tom starts searching for a strategy to help Alfred whilst he is absent, and in the end, finds a way to keep everyone happy!

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Starting School
Tags: emotions, feelings, friends, jealousy, loneliness, separation anxiety, starting school

William, The What If Wonder

A story about an anxious boy's first day at school that will help children recognise the difference between worry and reality.

Categories: Anxiety, Playgroup / Nursery, Starting School
Tags: anxiety, confidence, courage, feelings, friends, independence, school

Manners in School

Manners in SchoolBy encouraging children to behave in a thoughtful, polite and caring manner at school.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Friendship & Getting Along, Listening & Co-operating, Manners & Politeness, Shyness, Starting School, Tidiness & Helping Out, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, diversity, friends, hygiene, prejudice, school, sharing

I am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola)

I am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola)

Categories: Starting School
Tags: school

Back to School Tortoise

Back to School TortoiseIt shows how even though we all worry about situations, they usually turn out to be a lot more fun than we first thought.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Anxiety, Courage, Resilience / adaptability, Starting School
Tags: anxiety, confidence, friends, school

The Gotcha Smile

The Gotcha SmileAcknowledging anxieties that some children may feel about making new friends and starting school. Provides positive suggestions for overcoming shyness.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability, Shyness, Starting School
Tags: confidence, friends, school, shyness

Start School (Topsy and Tim)

Start School (Topsy and Tim)

Categories: Starting School
Tags: school

Billy and the Big New School

Billy and the Big New SchoolAllaying fears associated with starting school.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Starting School
Tags: growing up, school

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