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A warm, funny story about feeling unready for school, combining Lola's determined excuses with Soren Lorensen's nervousness and imaginative collage illustrations.
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A warm, funny story about feeling unready for school, combining Lola's determined excuses with Soren Lorensen's nervousness and imaginative collage illustrations.
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Browse all 1 booksAoife Dooley
A school-transition story about Frankie finding ways to join in, protect her privacy and build friendships through music, while facing sensory challenges and the return of a bully.
Mo Willems
A funny, expressive story about facing the unknown. Pigeon’s objections make school worries visible, while the playful presentation may help a child recognise nervousness without making the situation feel overwhelming.
Anna Llenas
This is a reassuring school-transition story: a frightening unknown becomes more understandable through companionship and familiar activities. Its emotional focus may help children name nervousness while imagining what a school day could involve.