Starting School

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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.

Me and My Fear

A 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.

Starting School

Providing 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.

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

May help a child who is about to start in reception class.

Ice in the Jungle

Ice 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.

AdoraBULL

Separation 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!

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.

Manners in School

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

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

Back to School Tortoise

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

The Gotcha Smile

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

Start School (Topsy and Tim)

Billy and the Big New School

Allaying fears associated with starting school.