Back to School
Whether your little one is about to start school for the very first time and needs a little bit of support (or perhaps you’re the one who needs some support), or your big kid is heading into their final year – check out the resources available to make ‘Back to School’ a little bit easier.
Books for starting school
Is your child starting kindy or prep for the first time? Or maybe they’re about to go to daycare, have a new teacher or have changed schools? We want our children to be excited and confident as they head into a new environment. Books about starting school will help your child understand what’s about to happen and be prepared.
On the First Day of School by P. Crumble
I Am Absolutely Too Small For School by Lauren Child
Starting School by Jane Godwin
Old Friends, New Friends by Andrew Daddo
Shoelaces Are Impossible by Ed Allen
Super Milly and the Super School Day by Stephanie Clarkson
School For Dads by Adam and Charlotte Guillain
Spot Loves Nursery by Eric Hill
Little Plane Learns to Write by Stephen Savage
What’s In My Lunchbox? by Peter Carnavas
Books for surviving Highschool
Transitioning from Primary to High School is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for teens and parents alike. As they progress through the grades, learning to balance school pressures with family life and fun can be tricky. The below books may be helpful.
The Teenage Guide to Friends by Nicola Morgan
Learning How To Learn: how to succeed in school without spending all your time studying by Barbara Oakley
Think, Learn, Succeed by Dr. Caroline Leaf
FLY: Financially Literate Youth by Jai Hobbs
Cooling Down Teen Stress: stress strategies every teenager needs to know by Delight Johnston Chandler
Surviving Year 12 by Michael Carr-Gregg
The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl by Christina De Witte
Books for Parents
Need some support as your baby heads off to school? Looking for some fresh lunchbox inspiration? Or perhaps you want to know how to best support your child in their education journey? The following books might be of use.
Starting Secondary School by Michael Carr-Gregg
The Wellness Doctrines For High School Students by Jerome Doraisamy
Is My Child Ready For School? by Karen Seinor
Asperger’s Rules by Blythe Grossberg
Smart Snacks by Flip Shelton
Dear Parents by Gabbie Stroud
Now Say This: The right words to solve every parenting dilemma by Heather Turgeon
10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know by Dr Justin Coulson
“Calm kids” by Lorraine E Murray
Unlocking Your Child’s Genius: How to discover and encourage your child’s natural talents by Andrew Fuller
Don’t forget the Library also have valuable resources available for homework and research topics. Browse our catalogue for a huge selection of early readers, or jump onto our online databases suitable for primary through to university assignments. (We even have a range of puberty books you may wish to make use of.) And of course, your local librarian is always happy to help.
Have a great first day of school everyone!