Books Like Starting School is Scary
Families who loved Starting School is Scary by Michele Schultz often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Starting School is Scary by Michele Schultz often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is clinging to your leg during preschool tours or expressing vocal fears about the unknown routine of a new classroom. It is specifically designed to meet the high emotional stakes of the first day of school by acknowledging that big transitions feel physically and emotionally overwhelming for small children. The story follows a young protagonist through the 'scary' parts of the first day, from the drop-off to the loud cafeteria, while gently shifting the perspective toward the bravery found in small moments. It validates that being scared is a normal part of the process, rather than something to be 'fixed' immediately. Parents of 3 to 6 year olds will find this a useful tool for normalizing pre-school jitters and building a bridge between home and the new classroom environment. It is a compassionate choice for children who are sensitive to environmental changes or prone to separation anxiety.
