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Best books for getting preschoolers ready for the big day?

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Edenmum2 · 24/06/2026 20:35

DD is starting school in September (much to my anguish) …would love to read her some nice positive books to get her used to the idea - any lovely recommendations?

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NuffSaidSam · 24/06/2026 20:40

Starting School by Allan and Janet Ahlberg

Shirley Hughes has one as well....called 'Tom and Lucy start school' or something like that!

NuffSaidSam · 24/06/2026 20:41

I've just googled...it's called 'Lucy and Tom At School'

flossataloss · 24/06/2026 20:41

Starting School - Janet & Allan Ahlberg
Lucy & Tom go to school - Shirley Hughes

Dogger - Shirley Hughes
not actually about starting school but gives a nice impression of school and being a kind and confident 'big girl'.

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flossataloss · 24/06/2026 20:41

flossataloss · 24/06/2026 20:41

Starting School - Janet & Allan Ahlberg
Lucy & Tom go to school - Shirley Hughes

Dogger - Shirley Hughes
not actually about starting school but gives a nice impression of school and being a kind and confident 'big girl'.

haha me and @NuffSaidSam like the same books 😆

NuffSaidSam · 24/06/2026 20:42

flossataloss · 24/06/2026 20:41

haha me and @NuffSaidSam like the same books 😆

We've got great taste!

I love Dogger as well! I've never got through it without a little cry.

Edenmum2 · 24/06/2026 21:36

These are great thank you both

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