I Am Ready for School!

engaging · informative · reassuring · fun

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I Am Ready for School! is a warm, practical and cheerfully un-fussy guide to the great Reception adventure. Camilla Reid turns potentially daunting details such as pegs, loo trips, lunch choices and making friends into a friendly school-day story, while Kate Hindley’s colourful classroom scenes give children plenty to spot. Best suited to preschoolers preparing to start school, with helpful grown-up tips at the end for the adults who may be feeling just as wobbly.

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What is I Am Ready for School! about?

Join Roo and friends as they embark on their first day at school! From morning drop-off to afternoon lessons, they navigate finding their pegs, using the loo, choosing lunch, and exploring the classroom. This engaging picture book offers a reassuring glimpse into school routines, helping preschoolers prepare for their own exciting journey into Reception.

About the author

Camilla Reid is a children’s author who loves writing fun and interactive books. She is best known for the ‘Lulu’ series, featuring stories about a curious little girl. Camilla enjoys creating stories that help young readers discover the joy of books, and her stories often include bright pictures and flaps to lift.

Discussion ideas around I Am Ready for School!

A New Beginning: How do you think Roo feels when arriving at school, and what might help someone feel more comfortable on their first day?

Growing Independence: Roo and the other children make choices about their pegs, lunch and classroom routines. Which school jobs would you like to try by yourself?

Making Friends: What could you do if you wanted to join in with a new game or make friends at school?

School Day Discoveries: Which part of the school day sounds most exciting to you, and what do you imagine happens there?

Different Experiences: The children do many things together, but everyone may feel differently about starting school. What might make one child excited and another child nervous?