Time for School, Mouse!

Name: Time for School, Mouse!
ISBN: 9780061433078

by Laura Numeroff

If You Give... Series of 10

Ages 2–5

For the child feeling those first-day jitters or the morning scramble to find lost items before the bus arrives.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your little one is feeling the morning rush or experiencing those common first day of school jitters. It addresses the universal stress of being unable to find something important when you are in a hurry, which is a feeling even the youngest toddlers can recognize. In this charming story, Mouse is getting ready for school but realizes his homework is missing, leading to a gentle search through familiar items. This story is a perfect tool for parents to normalize the 'scramble' and model calm problem solving. It focuses on resilience and the importance of perseverance in a way that feels playful rather than preachy. At its core, it is about navigating the transition from home to school while celebrating the small, everyday responsibilities of being a big kid. It is ideal for ages 2 to 5 to help build confidence for their own school journeys.

Starting School School Life First Day Animals Anxiety & Worry Becoming a Big Kid Humor Resilience & Perseverance

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Very mild stress related to losing a school assignment.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and safe. It deals with the minor anxiety of lost items and school preparation through a metaphorical lens of a small animal's perspective. The resolution is hopeful and realistic, emphasizing that problems have solutions.