Aili Starts School

The perfect book for children about to start school.



Starting school is a significant milestone for a child. Most children look forward to it but for some, the excitement is also mixed with a nervousness because of all the new things that will happen. When big changes happen in a child's life, it always helps to prepare them as thoroughly as possible. This gives the child comfort as they know what to expect.

This personalised children’s book is written by Psychologist and Children’s Book Author Ina Victoria Haller. The book contains common situations for all children who are about to start school and their families. It is written as an aid to prepare children for the first day of school. The book discusses preparing for starting school and gives an idea of how the first day of school will go. Throughout, the book there are interactive sections that ask questions to the child that is reading. This is to help clarify feelings and thoughts that the child might have about starting.

The book is designed to be read aloud to children who are about to start school. Younger, curious children can also get joy from listening in! The book is written so that it fits parents who live together, separately and single parents.