Starting school, kindy, daycare or kōhanga reo

The early years of a child's life are filled with milestones, but one of the biggest changes to their social environment will be when they start at a new school, kindergarten, daycare, or kōhanga reo. There will be a lot of new people to meet, new routines to get used to, and of course a whole lot to learn! Here are some books that may help your whānau prepare for the big first day.

Updated July 15, 2024
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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I am too absolutely small for school
Child, Lauren.
Paper Book
Lauren Child's inimitable brother-sister pair takes on another childhood bugaboo -- the first day of school -- with the help of Charlie's resourcefulness and Lola's imaginary friend. Lola is not so sure about school. After all, why would she need to count higher than ten...

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