For young and old alike, being faced with something new can cause some apprehension. After all, not everyone has the constitution of Indiana Jones, eager to dash headlong into the unknown.

Preschoolers have a lot less life experience to draw on to know what school might really be like, and because of that, their apprehension level might be higher than older children going back for another year of school.

Children wonder what preschool will be like, what will they do all day, what will the other children be like, and if they'll make friends. Some children will worry about being homesick and have other concerns.

Today's reviewed books address school and learning in a positive, upbeat way. Coupled with your input and gentle reassurance, school can be something children look forward to every day.

Books to BorrowThe following book is available from many libraries.

"I.Q. Goes to the Library" written and illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser, Walker & Co., 32 pages; read aloud: age 4 and older; read yourself: age 7 and older.I.Q. is a mouse and an active member of Mrs. Furber's class. I.Q. knows this week is going to be very exciting –– it's Library Week and they will be going to the library every day!I.Q. has never been to a library before, and the librarian begins the week by reading a funny story to I.Q. and the children.The story makes I.Q. laugh so hard that his eyes water and his tail curls, and I.Q. knows he wants to take that book back to the classroom with him. The problem is, he doesn't know how to find the book once it's back on the shelf. Furthermore, he doesn't have a library card!Every day brings new discoveries about the library and how to find what you're looking for. And, with a little help from Mrs. Furber, I.Q. gets what he wants most of all –– his very own library card and that very funny book he has waited for all week.Perfect from start to finish, this selection is a positive, humorous and delightful introduction to the treasure chest that is a library.

<B>Library:</B> Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars<B>Library Director:</B> Mary Jo Simons<B>Children's Librarian:</B> Joyce Pappert<B>Choices this week: "Rumble in the Jungle"</B> by Giles Andreae; <B>"Ready or Not, Dawdle Duckling" </B>by Toni Buzzeo; <B>"The First Day of School"</B> by Tony Johnston

The following books are available at favorite bookstores.<B>"Maisy Goes to Preschool" </B>written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins, Candlewick, 2009, 28 pages, $12.99 hardcover; read aloud: age 2 to 3 and older; read yourself: age 6 to 7.The adorable Maisy the mouse loves going to preschool. There's always so much to do and so many friends to have fun with. From painting to snack time, story time, music, and going outside to play –– Maisy and her friends are busy learning and having fun all day long.Happy, colorful illustrations are the perfect backdrop to this simple, positive story about the joy of going to preschool.<B>"School Bugs"</B> written and illustrated by David Carter, Little Simon, 2009, 20 pages, $11.99 pop-up hardcover; read aloud: age 3 and older; read yourself: age 6 to 7.The Bugs are ready for school, eager to see what they'll learn and what fun they'll have. It might be in the box for reading, art, math, sports, lunch, history, music, science, time on the playground or the school house.No matter which box you look in, watch as things pop-up or pull to reveal the very funny Bugs in this positive salute to school.The latest in David Carter's pop-up books featuring Bugs, "School Bugs" is a real treat.