Little Dracula Goes to School

Name: Little Dracula Goes to School
ISBN: 9781564020277

Little Dracula Series · Book 3 of 3

For children feeling nervous about starting school, this charming story gently guides them through first-day jitters, showing how fear can turn into fun.

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About This Book

Parents can reach for this book when their child is showing signs of first-day jitters or anxiety about a new school. Little Dracula is very nervous about leaving his cozy coffin to attend monster school, but with his family's gentle encouragement, he discovers that school is full of fun activities like painting and making new friends. This charming story validates a child's fears about the unknown while humorously showing how scary things can become exciting. Its gentle tone and silly, spooky characters make it a perfect, lighthearted tool for preschoolers and kindergarteners to process their worries and reframe school as a positive adventure.

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What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Features cartoon vampires and monsters. The art is friendly and humorous, not intended to be scary.

Sensitive Topics

The core topic is childhood anxiety, specifically separation and school-start anxiety. The approach is metaphorical, using a fantasy creature's fear to mirror a child's real-world emotions. This allows for a safe distance for the child. The resolution is entirely positive and hopeful, with a complete and immediate turnaround from fear to joy. The book's approach is secular.