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  1. 1Starting school (1988)Starting school (1988) 6.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 1988Janet and Allan Ahlberg follow a class of new starters through their first school term, from the morning their parents bring them in to the day they head off to school on their own. Few books show the ordinary run of school life so fully, grumpy days included, which makes it reassuringly honest…0
  2. 2The Kissing Hand (1993)The Kissing Hand (1993) 8.4/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 1993Chester the raccoon is nervous about going to school, so his mother kisses the center of his palm and gives him a way to carry her love with him. The idea moves straight into real life: a kiss on the palm at the school door becomes a private, wordless goodbye that a child can hold on to for the…0
  3. 3Wemberly Worried (2000)Wemberly Worried (2000) 9.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2000Wemberly the mouse worries about almost everything, and her first day of school tops the list. Kevin Henkes treats her fretting with warmth and humor rather than alarm, and the turning point is simple and true to life: her teacher introduces her to another girl, Jewel, who is just as worried, and…0
  4. 4Llama Llama Misses Mama (2009)Llama Llama Misses Mama (2009) 10.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2009The goodbye is the hard part, and this book knows it. Mama Llama takes Llama Llama to preschool and introduces him to the teachers, classmates, books and games, then leaves for work, and his excitement wobbles. Anna Dewdney's short rhyming text suits the youngest starters, and the story follows…0
  5. 5I am too absolutely small for school (2003)I am too absolutely small for school (2003) 10.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2003Lola is certain she is far too small for school, and her big brother Charlie has to talk her around, one funny objection at a time. Lauren Child's Charlie and Lola books have a dry wit that parents enjoy as much as children, and this one treats reluctance as something to reason with rather than a…0
  6. 6Topsy and Tim start school (2003)Topsy and Tim start school (2003)Published Jan 1, 2003A matter-of-fact walk through a first day: the twins learn where to hang their coats, find out all about the classroom and make new friends. Topsy and Tim have been guiding British children through first experiences since 1960, and this title is practical rather than dramatic, with nothing going…0
  7. 7Harry and the dinosaurs go to school (2006)Harry and the dinosaurs go to school (2006)Published Jan 1, 2006Harry and his bucketful of toy dinosaurs are excited about his first day, apart from Stegosaurus, who is very nervous. When Harry and the bucket get separated, he is not so sure he likes school after all, until he spots a boy who is so scared he will not even say his name, and sets out to cheer him…0
  8. 8Find Spot at Nursery (2021)Find Spot at Nursery (2021)Published Jan 1, 2021For the youngest starters, Eric Hill's yellow puppy goes missing on his first day at nursery, and lifting the flaps shows whether he is in the water play area, the play tent or the sandbox. Along the way the pages cover a whole nursery day, from hanging up his bag to painting and snack time. The…0
  9. 9Let's Go to Nursery! (2017)Let's Go to Nursery! (2017)Published Jan 1, 2017Bee runs straight off to play while Billy hangs back, shy, until Bee pulls him into her game of mailman. Later Billy helps Bee when she wants a toy someone else has, and when he spills his milk, she shares hers. Caryl Hart and Lauren Tobia keep the focus on two small children looking after each…0
  10. 10Lulu's First Day (2019)Lulu's First Day (2019)Published Jan 1, 2019Lulu has already visited her preschool, chosen her outfit and packed her cuddly cat, Dinah, so she knows what to expect and cannot wait. Her mom stays for a while to help her settle, then Lulu picks her own activities and ends up reading in the special reading tent. Anna McQuinn and Rosalind…0