What is a school? Why do we have to go there? How will we get there? What do we need to take? Who will we meet and what will we do when we are there? These and many more questions are answered in this engaging and reassuring introduction to schools of all kinds. Children can find out about who works in a school, what happens during the school day and get tips on how to make friends. - Includes Quicklinks for further information and useful notes for grown-ups on helping prepare children for the big day. - Help build essential vocabulary - Encourages conversation about starting school - Supports early years curriculum Chapters in this book include: - What is school? - Why do you need to go to school? - Getting ready for school - Getting to school - What's in a classroom? - Who works at a school? - What will you do at school? - What else happens at school? - Lunchtime at school - Making friends - Going on a school trip - Different kinds of schools - How do you feel about school? - Some useful school words - Some notes for grown-ups