Be a bookworm; Starting a new school is a huge step in a child's life. But reading the right books before term starts can prepare them for what to expect.

Topsy and Tim Start School BY JEAN ADAMSON, pounds 3.99, LADYBIRD By following Topsy and Tim's first day at "big school", this bright and clear book points out the differences and similarities between nursery and primary school.

Spot Goes to School BY ERIC HILL, pounds 4.99, WARNE This simple board book allows little ones to make their own discoveries about school by lifting the flaps to uncover activities such as storytime, painting and spelling.

Starting School BY JANET & ALLAN AHLBERG, pounds 5.99, PUFFIN This thoughtful and varied book takes kids through their first day, their first week and even their first month to show them how it may take a time to settle in. It also tackles what can go wrong.

I Am Too Absolutely Small for School BY LAUREN CHILD, pounds 5.99, PUFFIN. Lola is dreaming up every excuse for why she can't start school. But her older brother Charlie is there to point out the positive things about learning to read and write.

Ginger Snaps BY CATHY CASSIDY, pounds 5.99, PUFFIN Aimed at girls over the age of nine, this book looks at the changes kids go though when they move from primary to secondary school, including making new friends, changing their appearance and getting a crush.

Friends - Making Them & Keeping Them BY PATTI KELLEY CRISWELL, pounds 6, AMERICAN GIRL One of the scariest things about starting a new school is finding new friends. This book takes a practical look at how to meet new people, start conversations and turn them into a friendship.