Starting school is a big step for young children, and while some can be excited others can feel anxious and unsure. We've compiled a list of books about starting school that you can read together. These stories will help your little one feel more confident and know what to expect when they go to school for the first time.
1. The Friendship Fairies go to school
by Lucy Kennedy
€9.49
Summer is over and it's time for Emme, Holly and Jess to go back to school. Emme is nervous about her new school, Belle-Spell Castle. She doesn't know anyone and misses her sisters. Holly and Jess still have a lot to learn at the Magic Manor, but lessons are getting harder. Will Emme ever make new friends? Will Holly ever stop using silly disguises? And will Jess ever learn to listen? But most importantly, will the friendship fairies get to meet the unicorns and dragon and join the party at Sir Prize's castle? Beautifully illustrated, this will appeal to all small children trying to make friends. This charming, beautifully told story reunites children's favourite Lucy Kennedy with superb illustrator Phillip Cullen for another wonderful adventure that kids will adore.
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3. All the words you need to know before you start school
by Felicity Brooks
€13.05
This delightful book is the perfect way for little ones to improve spoken language skills before they start school. Each page is filled with words to learn, covering everything from shapes, colours and numbers to animals, weather and classroom objects. A friendly book for adults and children to share, read and talk about together.
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4. Peppa's first day at school
by Lauren Holowaty
€10.44
Peppa and her friends want to know what starting school will be like, so Madame Gazelle suggests they pretend to have a first day at big school together. What will Peppa think of big school and how different will it be to playgroup? Find out by lifting the flaps in this brilliant picture book. Prepare your little one for school with this perfect introduction. Peppa loves playing first day at big school. EVERYONE loves playing first day at big school. Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books: Peppa Pig: My Mummy is the Best Peppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa! Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to a Wedding
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5. Why do I have to go to school?
by Katie Daynes
€10.44
From forming friendships to learning new skills, join a lively bunch of kids as they discover what school is really about and how to make the most of it. With delightful illustrations, inventive flaps and gentle humour, this book will help boost confidence and calm any back-to-school nerves.
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6. Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Starting School
by Lizzie Mackay
€7.99
This delightful sticker book introduces little children to things that might happen during a school day, such as getting ready and arriving at school, exploring the classroom, lively music and art sessions, imaginative dressing up and outdoor play. Dress the dolls for the activities and add extra stickers to decorate the backgrounds.
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7. All you need to know about going to school
by Felicity Brooks
€10.44
Join five animal friends as they start school in this delightful introduction to the school day, from getting dressed in the morning to home time. Charming illustrations depict the school day and some of the early years concepts including colours, shapes, numbers and counting, weather and seasons, the body and senses and more. - An entertaining introduction to the world of pegs, classrooms, registers, teachers, lessons, lunchboxes, school toilets and playtime. - Perfect for any child, parent or carer excited or nervous about the first day.
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9. Isadora Moon goes to school
by Harriet Muncaster
€7.99
Step into a world of magic, mischief, and sparkle with Isadora Moon Goes to School, the enchanting chapter book by bestselling author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster. Isadora is special because she's different - her mum is a fairy, her dad is a vampire, and she's a little bit of both. She loves bats and the colour black, but she also adores her magic wand and the colour pink. When it's time for Isadora to start school she's not sure where she belongs - vampire school or fairy school? Find out in this original Isadora Moon adventure! Packed with Harriet Muncaster's irresistible pink-and-black illustrations and a heroine who sparkles with originality, Isadora Moon Goes to School is the perfect choice for children aged 5-7 who are ready to move on from picture books. Funny, charming, and full of heart, this magical series builds confidence in newly independent readers and makes an unforgettable gift for fans of Unicornia, Amelia Fang and other whimsical chapter books. Also available from the world of Isadora Moon: • Mirabelle - Half witch, half fairy, totally naughty! • Emerald - The most rebellious princess under the sea • Isadora Moon Activity Books including colouring pages, word searches, puzzles and more! Coming soon: Celebrating 10 years of Isadora Moon with a special Hardback edition of Isadora Moon Has a Birthday in shimmering pink! Order now 9781382074797
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10. The pigeon HAS to go to school!
by Mo Willems
€10.44
"There is no such thing as a bad Mo Willems book" The Times The Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go? Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! Well ... almost everything. And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? I mean, what if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Have you got all the Pigeon books? Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! The Pigeon Needs a Bath! The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! The Duckling Gets a Cookie?!
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12. Learn with Peppa: Starting School wipe-clean activity book
by Peppa Pig
€7.25
Get ready for school with Peppa and her friends! How can you emotionally support children who are starting school? Complete the fun activities to practise essential everyday skills and model what may happen at school and at different times of day. Then wipe-clean and try again! Learn with Peppa wipe-clean and sticker activity books focus on key early learning topics such as letters, counting, shapes and numbers and also help children develop awareness of their own feelings and key relationships. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new wipe-clean activity book with integrated pen Fun, interactive drawing and writing activities support children's first pen control skills and the pages can be wiped clean and used over and over again!Focuses on practical and emotional skills such as morning and evening routines, navigating the school day and talking about all the different feelings you might have about this big step!Each Learn with Peppa wipe-clean activity book has been developed by educational experts and contains helpful hints and tips for using the book with your childAccess additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa website Let Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa
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13. A day at school with the Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
€11.60
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the first day of school in this new tabbed board book! Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends through the school day as they dance along in music lessons, read at quiet time, and paint a wonderful picture to take home. What's the best part of a school day? With8 chunky tabs this tabbed board book is perfect for reassuring little caterpillars starting at a new school or nursery and introducing them to a new daily routine away from home. Share more first experiences with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Animals The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words Thank You, Teacher with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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18. This is the way we go to school
by Yu-Hsuan Huang
€9.14
An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler! Toddlers will love to join in with the tiger twins as they get ready for a busy day at nursery school!There are loads of titles to collect . . . Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a Farm Sing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat . . . and many more!
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19. Mr. Men, Little Miss go to school
by Adam Hargreaves
€10.44
Little Miss Tiny is very excited for the first day of school! There is so much to learn and so many new friends to make. Step inside Little Miss Sunshine's classroom and join the Mr. Men and Little Miss for a busy day at school.Read this story to help little ones preparing for their first day at nursery, playgroup or school.Includes a page little ones can personalise all about their school!The Mr. Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the stories have a 'Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.This is a large edition of the Mr. Men Little Miss Go To School story.
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21. Daisy and the trouble with school trips
by Kes Gray
€9.49
Another hilarious DAISY adventure from the bestselling author behind the OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy is going on a school trip to Bobbington Hall! But the trouble with school trips is that teachers will be there too. So Daisy can't go exploring! There will be: Suits of armour Olden toilets Secret passages The trouble is, they're proving really hard to find! But what will happen when Daisy does find the secrets of Bobbington Hall?
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22. Hooray! It's our first day
by Martha Mumford
€10.44
---------------------- THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! ---------------------- Hop into SCHOOL with the Bunny Adventures! We're going to a new school. Come and join the fun! Get ready to start school with the bunnies, as our four favourite friends set off on an exciting lift-the-flap adventure to get to their first day of school. With lunchboxes, fresh pencils, school bags and treats to find hidden under the flaps, it's an action-packed treasure hunt! Can you find everything you need to get ready for your first day - and get the bunnies there on time? Reassuring and full of fun, this is the perfect gift for any little one starting or returning to school or nursery, from the bestselling author of We're Going on an Egg Hunt and We're Going on a Sleigh Ride.
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