Simple September Books
Dear Zoo
Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent. But will they ever manage to be the perfect pet?
Oh Dear!
Buster’s staying with Grandma on the farm, but where will he find all the eggs for breakfast. Lift the flap book young children will enjoy.
Hooray! It’s our First Day
Join the fun as the bunnies set off for an exciting lift-the-flap adventure, looking for what they need on their first day of school.
Starting School
In this perfect book for little ones starting nursery or school, Peter Rabbit is excited to start Forest School with his friend Benjamin Bunny.
Mouse’s Big Day
Mouse is starting school and she’s feeling nervous. Twitt-Twoo School: Warm stories perfect for every pre-schooler.
The Crayons go Back to School
The hilarious crayons are getting ready for going back to school, and each crayon has a subject they are looking forward to the most.
Worry Boots
A first-day-at-school picture book. There’s something surprising in Connie’s shoe. Don’t let your worries get too big for their boots!
Who Lives Here?
A charming lift-the-flap story? While looking for his friends house, he meets some very interesting neighbours.
The Colour Monster goes to School
Colour monster is heading to school, but what exactly is school?
Maisy goes to Nursery
Maisy has lots of fun at nursery. She and her friends sing at music time, listen at book time and then go into the garden to play.
Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School
Harry’s not sure he’s going to like school but the dinosaurs come to the rescue.
There’s a Snake in my School
Miranda loves to be different, and on bring your pet to school day, she introduces everyone to a very different pet!
Welcome to Dinosaur School
Jewel the Dino is very nervous about her first day at school, there are so many new dinos to meet. With adorable illustrations and rhyming text.
Super Duper You
This book celebrates all the different, extraordinary things we are in this joyful, colourful, rhyming picture book.
The Little Red Hen
A lovely retelling of the much-loved tale, incidentally showing the stages from wheat to freshly baked bread.
A Wild Walk to School
Getting the children to school on time can be filled with hurdles, which Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures in this epic adventure.
First Day at Bug School
A rhythmic bright celebration of school with a reassuring story to sooth anxiety about starting school.
The Big Umbrella
Lush illustrations and simple lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet story.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Follow and join in the families excitement as the wade through the grass and splash through the river. What surprise is waiting for them?
Rosie’s Walk
Rosie’s walk around the farm, pursued by the clumsy fox. One disaster after another befalls the poor fox.
Spot Goes to the Farm
With fun flaps to train fine-motor skill and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration. Great book for early years and play.
All the Ways to be Smart
“Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes” A joyful ode to all the unique ways that make children who they are.
Going to School
Join 5 animal friends as they start school in this delightful introduction to the school day, from getting dressed in the morning to home time.
Incredible You
Just think of all the amazing things you can do! You can sing, you can write, you can dream. Never stop being incredible you!
Peace at Last
Enjoy sharing this enduring classic. With a snoring Mrs Bear and an excitable Baby Bear, will Mr Bear be able to get any sleep?
Danbi Leads the School Parade
Danbi is excited to start her new school in America, but when she walks into the clasroom everything goes quiet.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates
It’s the first day of school for Penelope Rex, but it’s hard to make human friends when they’re so darn delicious!
Girl at the Front of the Class
A bold beautiful story about the power of friendship and kindness, showing children how they can make refugee children welcome.
Starting School
This reassuring read will support even the most nervous school-starter, exploring each emotion from fear to excitement with care.
Too Shy for Show & Tell
Sam is a quiet little boy who hates show & tell. Sam must find a way to conquer his fear and make the most of his show & tell turn.
