Starting school can be daunting for kids and adults alike – and as with most problems, you know we have a book-based solution in mind. In today’s Kids’ Shelf recording, Yarra Libraries Children’s Librarian Bridget Gray recommends her top five back-to-school reads, and explains how picture books can help you approach subjects your child might find difficult in daily life.

Bridget’s Top Five Starting School – Jane Godwin I Am Absolutely Too Small For School – Lauren Child First Day – Andrew Daddo School’s First Day of School – Andrew Rex Today We Have No Plans – Jane Godwin & Anna Walker