Books about starting school — Readings Books

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The Starting School List

Kitty Black

It's Little Brother's first day at school tomorrow. Luckily, Big Brother knows what that feels like. And what's more, he has a list of what to expect ...

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The Crayons Go Back to School

Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (illus.)

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to go back to school!

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Ready, Set, Big School

Play School, Jan Stradling

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Maurice is getting ready to start big school. He's excited and a bit nervous too.

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Ozzie Goes to School

Jocelyn Crabb

Ozzie Goes to School is a book that will resonate with and reassure many young children going to school for the first time.
Ozzie lives with his dad in a…

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The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Rafael Lopez have teamed up to…

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Starting School

Jane Godwin, Anna Walker

From Jane Godwin and Anna Walker comes this beautiful book focusing on the experiences and feelings of five very different children as they begin at school for the first time…

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Let’s Get Ready for School

Jane Porter

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. The perfect book to reassure any new school-starter.

Jane Porter answers all of…

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Phoenix Goes to School: A Story to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Children

Michelle Finch,Phoenix Finch

Phoenix wants to wear her favourite purple dress to express her gender, but she is scared of being bullied on her first day of school. Follow Phoenix’s journey as she…

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Never, Not Ever!

Beatrice Alemagna

When Pascaline, a little bat, screams Never, Not Ever in response to going to school, something extraordinary happens, which changes her mind.

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This Is a School

John Schu

Poster included on reverse side of jacket! –Jacket.

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Your Name is a Song

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Includes glossary of names featured in the story, with their common pronunciations and meanings.

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Your School is the BEST!

Maggie Hutchings

Everyone’s favourite cockroach is back, and this time he’s going to school!

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Little Nic’s Big Day

Nic Naitanui

Nic is nervous about his first day…but with the help of his mum and a whole class of new friends, it might just be the best day ever.

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All the Ways to be Smart

Allison Colpoys,Davina Bell

From the award-winning creators of The Underwater Fancy-dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella comes this joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they…

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Ibtihaj Muhammad,S. K. Ali

Asiya’s hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave.It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first…

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That’s Not My Name!

Anoosha Syed

Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the significance of her name and…

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The Wild Guide to Starting School

Laura Bunting

Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Then it’s time to get set for your wildest adventure yet.

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Billie’s Treasury of Kindergarten Adventures

Sally Rippin

When Billie B Brown goes to kinder, every day becomes a super dooper adventure…

Billie is smart, cheeky and loves to use her huge imagination! Join Billie as she turns…

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The Smallest Girl in the Class

Justin Roberts

An inspiring story about how even the smallest children can change the world.

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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

Mo Willems

Mo Willems’ Pigeon is BACK in a hilarious story perfect for those about to start school or nursery.

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I am Too Absolutely Small for School

Lauren Child

Although Lola agrees with her brother that it would be useful to learn how to write, read and count, she can’t go to school because her invisible friend’s too nervous…

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Peter Rabbit Tales: Starting School

Beatrix Potter

It’s Peter Rabbit’s first day at school!

Peter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can’t wait to learn all about the woodland they live…

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I Have to Start at School Today

Simon Philip

Another laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat, I Don’t Know What to Call My Cat and Be More Bernard.

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Alfie at Nursery School

Shirley Hughes

Alfie loves Nursery School - and so does Annie Rose! She can’t wait to go there with him - in fact she’s so desperate to join in that she gets…

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Ollie’s Back-to-School Bear

Nicola Killen

With a reassuring and engaging message, Ollie’s Back-to-School Bear is perfect for helping children prepare for their first day at Big School!

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School Is Cool!

Hello!Lucky

In the latest picture book from Hello!Lucky, a cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of school.

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Britannica’s Ready-for-School Words: 1,000 Words for Big Kids

Hannah Campbell,Britannica Group

All the words a child needs to know for school in a big, busy book from the experts at Britannica Books.

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Old Friends, New Friends

Andrew Daddo

From the bestselling creators of First Day and When I Grow Up

A brand-new school year! I can’t wait!

Hang on … None of my old friends are in my…

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The School Book

Todd Parr

Beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to introduce readers to all the wonderful things they can do at school…

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First Day

Andrew Daddo

The must-have picture book for every child starting school, with a clever twist all parents will relate to! Are you ready?

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Grug Goes to School

Ted Prior

What will you learn at school today with Grug? This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

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Grug in the Playground

Ted Prior

Playgrounds are full of fun and challenges for Grug!

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Sing Along With Me! This is the Way We Go to School

A sing-along slider board book that’s bursting with energy!

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Unicorn’s School Day: Turn the Wheels for Some Holiday Fun!

Lucy Golden,Sophie Beer

Unicorn is off to school!

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This Is Our House

Michael Rosen

A gentle tale for pre-schoolers, introducing the concept of sharing in the playground from multi award winning author and poet Michael Rosen.

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Chu’s First Day at School

Neil Gaiman

Can Chu hold back his sneezes at school?! From the funny and friendly picture book series from the brilliant combo of dazzlingly award-laden Neil Gaiman and fabulously talented illustrator Adam…

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Peppa Pig: George’s First Day at Playgroup

Peppa Pig

It is George’s first day at playgroup and Peppa doesn’t really want him there. But when all of her friends want a little brother too, will Peppa change her mind?

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Spot Goes to School

Eric Hill

Suitable for parents readying themselves and their children for the concept of school, and all the fun that can be had there, this title helps young children learn along with…

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Look, There’s a Hippopotamus in the Playground Eating Cake

Hazel Edwards

Starting school can be scary, but nothing is impossible when you have a hippopotamus who lives on your roof, and eats cake! So, a little girl takes her hippopotamus along…

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Starting School

Allan Ahlberg,Janet Ahlberg

From first day nerves to finding your peg, this reassuring read is full of humour and fun for children and parents alike. It offers advice and enjoyment for the whole…

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