Back-to-School Jitters?: 10 Best Books for Kids
MY FIRST DAY AT NURSERY SCHOOL
After her mother drops her off and says a rather quick good-bye in “My First Day at Nursery School,” the young narrator has only one thought: “I want my mommy.” She begins to explore the classroom, noticing that there is a playhouse with a blue tea set, pots, and spoons. Then she thinks about her mother again, but this time, she doesn’t miss her as much. As the day progresses, the child’s growing interest in the activities and objects that surround her and show that she is becoming comfortable with her new environment. When her mother arrives to pick her up, the girl declares, “I want to stay at nursery school.”