Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School

Name: Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School
ISBN: 9780763676070

For a shy child feeling nervous about a new experience, like starting school, this story gently explores finding courage and making new friends.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling shy or anxious about a new social situation, especially starting preschool or kindergarten. The story follows a very timid Mouse on her first night at Miss Moon's Moonlight School. She is too nervous to even say hello to the other students: Bat, Cat, and Owl. A kind teacher and a gentle game of hide-and-seek help Mouse come out of her shell, using her natural talent for hiding to connect with her new classmates. This book is perfectly suited for children ages 3 to 6 as it validates feelings of shyness without judgment. It offers a soft, comforting resolution where friendship blossoms through simple, low-pressure play, making it an excellent tool for reassurance.

Anxiety & Worry Starting School First Day Animals School Life Loneliness & Belonging New School Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

There are no sensitive topics. The book uses shyness as its central conflict, but it is handled as a normal and surmountable feeling. The resolution is entirely positive and hopeful.

Ideal Reader

A 3 to 5-year-old who is expressing anxiety about starting school, clinging in new social settings, or has been described as shy. It is also a wonderful book for a more outgoing child, as it models empathy and how to gently include a quieter peer.