The first day of term in September is nerve-wracking for everyone, and Louise is no exception.As she navigates new teachers, classmates, and challenges, will it be a fresh start or a tough beginning?Follow Louise’s journey as she tackles the ups and downs of her first day back at school!

Amy is a retired primary school teacher. She bases her writing on experiences she had during her career, which she hopes will help children with their journey through school. Amy is married with two grown up children and lives in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Customer Reviews

5.0

10 reviews

Evie

This is a beautiful book and the perfect story to share with a nervous little one. Can't recommend this highly enough to anyone with a child who gets anxious about going to school. The book is really well written, has a lovely message, and the illustrations are gorgeous too! Definitely recommend!
Splashes Into Books

This is a brilliant, fun read, Just what children need When facing the first day of school And trying to stay being cool! It shares Louise's first day What she has to do and say, Getting ready for the start And for her to take part. It has colourful illustrations to share And talk about with those for whom you care. A great way to talk through fears And a hilarious twist - so no more tears! A great way to get youngsters ready for the new year To discuss their hopes and what they fear. A fresh start brought to life in this book At which I highly recommend you do more than look!
Mrs Rosemary Jeffery

The perfect book for back to school or starting school worries. Lovely little book with great illustrations. Reading it made me smile.
Jo Meakin

We all know the first day in school can be so tricky, we all get nervous. This book is so carefully written to let know children that they are not the only ones who get worried and nervous. Well done Amy on a fabulous, heartwarming story to support any child starting school or moving into a new class
GUTBNLMr DF and Mrs J Parkinson

A lovely book to help children with their fears of starting the new school year. Beautifully illustrated with a simple but effective message.
Jack Wood

Read this to my niece who gets nervous for the new school year every year. She loved the message that everyone gets nervous and reading it has definitely made her more excited for the next year. Definitely think we will be rereading it in August when the nerves start again! I would definitely recommend this to parents or anyone with a young child who gets a bit anxious before a scary new year!
Richard

The first day of school is a daunting and relatable prospect, and Any Redfern's First Day of the New School Year is here to help children face that day with confidence and empathy. The experiences of a former teacher shine through here, offering a perspective that will delight young reading with charming illustrations and a gentle prose that is perfect to be read the night before the big day. This book is a reminder that everyone feels nervous, and that we all face the same challenges, but they can be overcome with a smile and there was never any reason to be worried about the first day of school.
Splashes Into Books

This is a brilliant, fun read, Just what children need When facing the first day of school And trying to stay being cool! It shares Louise's first day What she has to do and say, Getting ready for the start And for her to take part. It has colourful illustrations to share And talk about with those for whom you care. A great way to talk through fears And a hilarious twist - so no more tears! A great way to get youngsters ready for the new year To discuss their hopes and what they fear. A fresh start brought to life in this book At which I highly recommend you do more than look!