This Is My School - Paperback

This Is My School - Elementary School Picture Book

This Is My School provides young readers with an engaging tour through an elementary school building, helping children familiarize themselves with the different spaces they'll encounter during their school day. The book features a first-person student narrator who guides readers through each location.

What's Inside

The book takes children on a comprehensive tour of essential school spaces including:

• Front office
• Library
• Gymnasium
• Nurse's office
• Other key rooms throughout the building

Illustrations and Diversity

Playful illustrations bring the school environment to life while embracing diversity, showing children from various backgrounds navigating their school together. The visual storytelling helps young readers see themselves reflected in the pages.

Perfect for Ages 4-8

This picture book serves as an ideal introduction for children preparing to start elementary school or those wanting to learn more about their school environment. The accessible format and relatable narrator make complex school layouts easy to understand.

Educational Value

This Is My School helps reduce first-day anxiety by familiarizing children with school spaces before they arrive. The book supports conversations between parents and children about what to expect at school, building confidence and reducing uncertainty about new environments.

About the Illustrator

Nina de Polonia-Nill has loved drawing ever since she could first hold a pencil. Although she works digitally, the magic of her art starts with paper-and-pencil sketches. Nina enjoys illustrating playful, quirky stories and characters, infusing her digital work with textures done in traditional media. Born in the Philippines, she currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she illustrates, paints with her kids, travels, and gardens.