{"product_id":"i-dont-want-to-go-anne-rainbird-9798246194683","title":"\"I Don't Want to Go to School, Mum\". A Story For Brave Children Learning New Things. Growing Brave: A Series About Feelings We All Have","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes your child dread the school gates? You're not alone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Lily. Her tummy feels funny. Her heart is beating fast. Today is her first day at big school, and everything feels scary and new. The corridors seem endless. The other children are strangers. And Mum won't be there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you've heard \"I don't want to go to school,\" you know how heartbreaking it can be. You want to protect your child from their fear, but you also know they need to take this brave step. You're caught between compassion and the knowledge that school transitions are essential-and that your child is capable of more than they believe.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is where\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Don't Want to Go to School, Mum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ecomes in.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough Lily's journey, your child will discover that nervous feelings are completely normal, that new beginnings are challenging for \u003ci\u003eeveryone\u003c\/i\u003e, and that they're braver than they think. Watch as Lily navigates her first day, makes unexpected friends, finds her courage in small moments, and learns that each new day brings new possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming picture book validates your child's fears whilst gently encouraging them to take that brave first step. It's not about erasing anxiety-it's about moving forward despite it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Your Child Will Learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNervous feelings are normal and manageable, not a sign of weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone feels scared sometimes, even the people we admire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing brave doesn't mean not being scared; it means trying anyway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew experiences get easier with time and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey have more courage inside them than they realise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Parents and Caregivers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond the story, this book includes a dedicated parent guidance section with 8 practical, evidence-based strategies for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting school transitions without adding pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging separation anxiety in healthy ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding genuine confidence (not false reassurance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating positive routines that ease the transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicating effectively with teachers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognising the difference between normal nervousness and anxiety that needs additional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidating your child's feelings whilst encouraging growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find yourself returning to this section again and again-it's designed to support \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e through this transition, not just your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Ages 5-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether your child is starting school for the first time, transitioning to a new school, or struggling with ongoing school anxiety, this book meets them where they are. The illustrations are warm and engaging, the language is age-appropriate, and the emotional truth is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of the Growing Brave Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach book in this series tackles a different childhood fear or anxiety with the same warmth, validation, and practical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Gentle Reminder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransitions are hard. Your child's fear is real. Your worry about whether you're handling it \"right\" is valid. But here's what this book will help you both discover: your child is braver than they know, and you're doing better than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes all children need is a story that says, \"I understand how you feel, and I believe in you anyway.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is that story.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart the conversation about courage, growth, and the beautiful bravery it takes to try something new.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowing Brave Series: Helping children navigate big feelings and new experiences, one story at a time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anne Rainbird\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798246194683\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.16d","brand":"Anne Rainbird","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743095632127,"sku":"9798246194683","price":16.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-dont-want-to-go-anne-rainbird-9798246194683","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}