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First-day feelingsTalk about nerves, excitement and not knowing what to expect.
Trying something newRead a story that gives children a calm way into a big change.
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Bedtime StoriesFairy TalesFolk TalesAesop’s FablesQuestions grown-ups may ask
Is Dylan First Day at School free?
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Is the signup for children?
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What age is the book for?
It is designed for young children who are getting ready for school, nursery, preschool, reception or a new classroom routine.
Will this book stop first-day nerves?
No. Starting school can feel different for every child. This story is a gentle way to talk about first-day feelings, not a guarantee that nerves will disappear.
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