Encouraging precious moments with your children
Today Dylan is playing at being a teacher. But being a teacher isn’t as easy as it looks. There are quite a few disasters – and a splosh in the river – before Dylan finally discovers what he’s good at teaching: his Cheery-Warm-Up Song and Dance!
Even a big bear can feel small when starting school!
On the day that Miss Cluck says there is going to be a new animal in the class, everyone is very excited. Then, when Boris takes his first hairy, scary, grizzly steps into the classroom, everyone screams! Of course, Boris doesn’t mean to be scary at all. He only wants to make friends. Then something happens that helps Boris to do just that.
Bella is nervous about starting school . . .
She can’t do writing yet, and she doesn’t even know how to tie her shoelaces. What if the teacher gets cross with her? Luckily Mummy Rabbit and Bella’s friend Joel are there to reassure her that she’s a good learner — and that school will be fun!
A warm, comforting story, and a charming second book about Bella and her family following the successful BELLA GETS HER SKATES ON.
Charlie’s little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school… but Lola is not so sure. She thinks it probably would be useful to read and write and count, but she doesn’t really have time for lessons – she’s much too busy doing extremely important things at home. And anyway, Lola’s invisible friend, Soren Lorensen, is slightly nervous about going to school.
Spot Goes to School is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill Spot’s first day at school turns out to be an exciting adventure as he and his friends take their first steps into the world of learning. This book is the perfect tool for parents readying themselves and their children for the concept of school, and all the fun that can be had there. Young children can learn along with everyone’s favourite puppy, Spot, and his friends.
“What would you do if on the very first day of school Dinosaur wasn’t smiling his big, toothy dinosaur smile? You’d say, ‘Don’t worry, Dinosaur. School will be fun.'” So begins the story as a little boy helps his dinosaur friend overcome his fears of the first day of school. All sorts of questions that children might ask are addressed by the little boy – why does he have to go to school, what if he has to speak up and say his name, what if he doesn’t like what they serve for lunch? His answers should calm the tummies of any young student. And best of all, he explains how to make new friend. By the end of the day, Dinosaur loves school and can’t wait to come again the next day.
On Gruzzle the bear’s first day at Bee School, the other pupils are none too friendly. They look the same as each other, sound the same as each other and even all have the same name! It’s just poor old Gruzzle who is different, and he sticks out like a sore thumb. But Gruzzle is not a bear who is easily deterred. He hatches a plan to show those beastly bees that there’s nothing wrong with being yourself . . . whatever that may be!
Jellybean is a little girl longing to learn about the world and make friends. But is she ready to leave Mum behind and start school? At first Jellybean is nervous, but her new teacher brings magic into the classroom. And Jellybean’s imagination brings her new surroundings to life in many wild and wonderful ways.
When Lily throws Bobbo onto the top of the school bus, she has no idea what an adventure he has in store. This drama-packed book is a race to reunite Lily and lost Bobbo, as well as learning all about school…
From first day nerves to finding your peg, this reassuring read is full of humour and fun for children and parents alike. A classic picture book which offers advice and enjoyment for the whole family before school starts.
Charlie’s little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school… but Lola is not so sure. She thinks it probably would be useful to read and write and count, but she doesn’t really have time for lessons – she’s much too busy doing extremely important things at home. And anyway, Lola’s invisible friend, Soren Lorensen, is slightly nervous about going to school.
Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever! The eighth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy sees the inseparable duo starting at a new school with surprising results.
When Lily starts at a new school she asks Blue Kangaroo to come too. Lily thinks Blue Kangaroo is worried about going but, secretly, he can’t wait to explore and try new things – which is just as well, because the fun lasts even longer than he expected…
A reassuring story for children starting school.
Baby Owl is going to preschool – but guess what? He is not ready! Followers of the highly succesful Baby Owl series will know why these tales strike such a chord with all the family, and those new to Baby Owl are in for hilarious surprises.
Topsy and Tim Start School is a perfect, reassuring picture book for children who are just about to start school. Along with favourite characters Topsy and Tim, children will learn what to expect in lessons, in the playground – even in the canteen – and, more importantly, that school can be fun! The Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork, but they remain instantly recognisable and trusted characters that parents will remember from their own childhoods.
Billy is not at all sure about starting big school. In fact, he wishes he could stay at home with his mum. But with some gentle encouragement and the help of a new friend, Billy soon discovers that big school can be a lot of fun! Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its delightful and amusing insight into the joys and trepidations of starting school.
On the day that Miss Cluck says there is going to be a new animal in the class, everyone is very excited. Then, when Boris takes his first hairy, scary, grizzly steps into the classroom, everyone screams! Of course, Boris doesn’t mean to be scary at all. He only wants to make friends. Then something happens that helps Boris to do just that.
It’s Harry’s first day at school. He and his dinosaurs are very excited and perhaps a little bit nervous. But when Harry’s dinosaur friends don’t join him in the classroom, Harry’s not so sure he’s going to like school… but the dinosaurs come to the rescue and Harry and his new friend learn just how much fun school can really be! The ideal book to prevent first-day-at-school nerves.
First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper introduce your child to new situations through entertaining and sensitively written stories. Each story is packed with facts and humour, making them perfect for reading together. In this story Kipper starts school -what will his first day be like?
From waking up to favourite lessons, the bus ride home to bedtime, kids will love spending a day with the Schoolies!
This brilliant, bright book is packed full of fun activities with lots to look for and do
Includes a clock with moveable hands, so that young readers can turn the hands to the right time as the Schoolies enjoy their day
A reassuring and positive story about starting school, with two pages of fun Schoolies stickers
Synopsis: Spencer is very excited. He’s also just a little bit worried about his first day of school. But, as he sees friendly faces on the school bus, enjoys his first lessons and meets new friends at playtime, by the end of the day, there’s only one thing Spencer can say: I like school! A reassuring story about one of the most important days in any child’s life, seen through the eyes of the Schoolies
