I Don't Want to Go to School!

Written by Alberto Pellai and Barbara Tamborini · Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Part of the Big Little Talks series

A child faces the daunting first day of school, navigating new routines and separation anxiety.

3.4 Goodreads · 13 ratings

24 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A young child grapples with the overwhelming experience of starting school, facing unfamiliar routines, new friends, and the fear of being apart from their parent. Through a heartfelt dialogue, the child expresses their worries, while a comforting voice reassures them that school can be fun and their parent will always return. This tender story explores the emotional journey of separation and adjustment, offering a gentle guide for children and parents to navigate this significant transition together. Will the child find joy in this new adventure?

From the publisher

The new Big Little Talks series offers unique call-and-response stories: kids vocalize their frustrations and fears, and an omnipresent grown-up offers reassuring messages to ease their concerns. Written by experts in the field, this is a must-have series to help kids.The first three books are I Want Everything!, Oh, Brother! and I Don’t Want to Go to School! Going to school can be a really big deal to a little kid. New routine, new friends, new places, and new faces can be a lot to handle at first! It’s hard for kids to handle that transition and see that school might be fun and that their parent will always come back. This sensitive book will help kid and parents talk about this big step and transition to being apart during the day–and maybe even have fun at school! Includes a Reader’s Note to further explain this common behavioral and emotional stage of childhood.

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