Dinofours: It's Time for School

A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing the first day of preschool or daycare with tears and anxiety. This story directly addresses the common fear of separation by following Albert, a little dinosaur who misses his mom terribly when she leaves him at school. He is sad and lonely at first, but through the gentle encouragement of his teacher and the kindness of new friends, he discovers that school is full of fun activities, like painting and playing with blocks. This book is a gentle and reassuring tool for children ages 3 to 5. It normalizes first-day jitters and models how trying new things and making friends can transform a scary experience into a happy one. The friendly dinosaur characters make the topic approachable and comforting, showing a child that it's okay to feel sad, but that joy and new friends are waiting just around the corner.