Personalised book about a new school bus after moving

What happens in your child's New School Bus Stop

1. Your child checks the route and packs a small practice bag.
2. A grown-up walks with your child to the new bus stop.
3. Your child spots landmarks that will help on school mornings.
4. At the stop, your child meets a child and a friendly driver.
5. Your child returns home with a clear first-day plan.

How the first page could read

The sky was pale and bright when your child zipped up a coat and checked the time. Today was not a school day yet, but it was an important practice day. There was a new bus stop to find, a new route to notice and a new morning to get ready for.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

A new school route can feel like a lot to hold in mind: which way to walk, where to wait, what the bus looks like and who might be there. This story gives your child a calm practice run before the first school morning. The focus stays on practical, recognisable details, from checking the time to choosing landmarks and waiting at the right place. Familiar routines build page by page, while a small meeting at the bus stop leaves room for new faces without making promises about instant friendship. It is especially suited to children aged 6 to 10 who are moving home and preparing for a new school routine.

Reading it together

• Read it before a real practice walk, then let your child point out the landmarks shown in the story.
• Pause at the planning page and make a simple first-morning checklist together.
• After the first bus journey, revisit the book and add the real details your child noticed.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour can make a new street, bus stop and morning sky feel familiar while keeping practical details easy to spot. A sidekick idea: a watchful robin that appears at each route landmark. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.