Back-to-school season can be both exciting and overwhelming for children and parents alike. Whether your child is starting school for the very first time or simply adjusting after the long summer holidays, books can be a powerful tool to prepare, comfort, and inspire them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stories give children a way to explore their feelings, while guides and e-books provide parents with practical advice to make the transition smoother. Below, we\u2019ve gathered some of the best e-books, read-aloud stories, and parent resources<\/strong> to make the return to school a positive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These picture books are excellent for preschool and early elementary kids<\/strong> who may feel nervous about starting school:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ease Anxiety<\/strong> \u2013 Stories like The Kissing Hand<\/em> and Wemberly Worried<\/em> help children express and understand their feelings. Every child\u2019s back-to-school journey is unique. Some may run excitedly through the school gates, while others might feel hesitant. Books\u2014whether read aloud at bedtime, discovered together in the library, or downloaded as e-books\u2014are wonderful companions to guide children (and parents!) through this transition with joy, comfort, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 If you\u2019d like more recommendations or need tips on routines, lunchbox ideas, or after-school activities in Malta, don\u2019t forget to check our Kids In Malta calendar for the latest updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Back-to-school season can be both exciting and overwhelming for children and parents alike. Whether your child is starting school for the very first time or simply adjusting after the long […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-educational-toys-and-books"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"large":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-1024x683.jpg",640,427,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",2048,1366,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",648,432,false],"color-blog-full-width":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",979,653,false],"color-blog-post":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",600,400,false],"color-blog-post-auto":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",600,400,false],"color-blog-slider-post":["https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-photo-3661193-3661193-1-scaled.jpg",1050,700,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Enas","author_link":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/?author=2"},"rttpg_comment":10,"rttpg_category":"Educational Toys and Books<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Back-to-school season can be both exciting and overwhelming for children and parents alike. Whether your child is starting school for the very first time or simply adjusting after the long […]","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2000"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2004,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000\/revisions\/2004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2000"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidsinmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\n\n\nE-Books & Guides for Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
A practical e-book packed with strategies to help children adapt to routines, manage anxiety, and build confidence. Perfect for busy parents who need actionable tips at a glance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A free, short guide that focuses on easing anxiety, encouraging resilience, and opening up conversations about school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A timeless book that explains why reading aloud is one of the most powerful tools parents have. It inspires families to make storytime a daily ritual that supports literacy and emotional connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nRead-Aloud Books for Younger Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
Funny, relatable, and reassuring\u2014perfect for calming first-day jitters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A gentle story that offers a beautiful coping strategy for separation anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upbeat and fun, this book shows kids that school is a place full of exciting discoveries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A cheerful introduction to classroom life that helps set realistic expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBooks That Build Confidence & Social Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
A sweet and relatable story for children who are prone to worry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perfect for reminding kids that love and connection remain strong even when they\u2019re apart from parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Helps children understand social cues and build confidence in new environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nGreat Choices for Older Kids (Ages 7+)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
A fun, heartwarming story about turning enemies into friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Encourages acceptance, cultural identity, and confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Teaches children to embrace who they are without fear of standing out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
An inspiring read to spark creativity and self-expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udca1 Why These Books Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Build Confidence<\/strong> \u2013 Titles such as Pete the Cat<\/em> and The Dot<\/em> encourage positivity and resilience.
Strengthen Parent Support<\/strong> \u2013 E-books and guides give parents clear strategies to help kids adjust smoothly.
Foster Connection<\/strong> \u2013 Reading aloud together creates bonding moments and gives kids a safe space to talk about school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n