Ready, Set, Big School
close menu
Bookswagon
search
My Account
Home > Early Learning Books > Children’s picture books > Ready, Set, Big School: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school(Mindfully Me)
Ready, Set, Big School: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school(Mindfully Me)

Ready, Set, Big School: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school(Mindfully Me)


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Out of Stock


Notify me when this book is in stock
X
About the Book

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School.


Maurice is getting ready to start big school. He's excited and a bit nervous too.

His friends are here to take this step with him, to make new friends and begin their learning adventure together.

The Play School Mindfully Me series helps children and their carers tackle life's challenges together - big or small.

Praise for Ready, Set, Big School

'What sets this particular book apart is its keen focus on articulating the emotional landscape of starting big school, providing young readers with a reassuring anchor. I wholeheartedly recommend this read to families preparing for the big school journey and to anyone who cherishes the Play School program's timeless charm.' -- Anna Tran, CBCA Reading Time

'Familiar characters, making friends and the challenge of starting school looms large in Maurice's thoughts. He not only makes it through the day, but he has lots of fun and things to learn ... This is an enjoyable introduction to Big School.' -- Susanne Gervay, CBCA Reading Time

'As many young readers are about to take this big step themselves, this is another story to share to show them that not only will they be okay but the apprehension they are feeling is common to everyone so they are not alone. But being prepared is a big start to building independence and resilience and doing the sorts of things Maurice does will help them feel in control.' -- The Bottom Shelf



About the Author :
In its landmark 60th year, Play School continues to evolve across broadcast, digital and experiential platforms. The brand was recently recognised with the Best Children's Program award at the AACTA Awards, reinforcing its cultural impact and creative excellence. Play School delivers high-performing content across ABC platforms and social accounts, original music releases, educational resources aligned to Early Years Learning Framework outcomes, and live shows that extend brand engagement into homes, classrooms and cultural institutions nationwide. In 2026, Play School has partnered with ACMI on the nationally touring Play School: Come and Play!, celebrating the program's legacy and inviting new generations to engage with its iconic toys, presenters and stories in an immersive environment. Play School represents a rare multi-generational brand with deep emotional equity and national recognition. Its core pillars of imagination, music, craft, diversity and play-based learning translate naturally into high-quality retail. With continued investment in new specials, refreshed branding and digital expansion, Play School's goal is to strengthen its presence as Australia's most trusted preschool brand offering retailers a premium, values-driven partnership with enduring commercial potential. Jan Stradling is a freelance writer and children's media consultant. She spent ten years at the Australian Broadcast Corporation, where she created, developed and commissioned a wide selection of award-winning content for children of all ages. During her time at the ABC, she was also the Executive Producer for the iconic children's TV show Play School. An experienced innovator in producing pre-school content, Jan is passionate about creating fun and relatable content for children. Jedda Robaard is an Australian author, illustrator and designer based in Tasmania. She is known both in Australia and internationally for her sweet and whimsical style of illustration. Although she enjoys writing her own stories, Jedda also collaborated with a number of Australian authors including Kerry Brown, Melissa Keil, Libby Gleeson, Kate Welshman and Tania Cox. Jedda has been illustrating and writing children's books since 2011 and has over forty books published.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780733342875
  • Publisher: ABC Books
  • Publisher Imprint: ABC Books
  • Height: 240 mm
  • No of Pages: 24
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 296 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0733342876
  • Publisher Date: 29 Nov 2023
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Mindfully Me
  • Sub Title: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school
  • Width: 238 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Ready, Set, Big School: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school(Mindfully Me)
ABC Books -
Ready, Set, Big School: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school(Mindfully Me)
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Ready, Set, Big School: a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school(Mindfully Me)

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    Fresh on the Shelf


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!
    Your IP: 216.73.216.66 IN