Are you starting school? How exciting!

Following a number of children's first experiences, this picture book takes children right from their very first day to the end of the school year. This reassuring read will support even the most nervous school-starter, exploring each emotion, from fear to excitement, with care.

Ideal for starting conversations about any pre-school nerves, this timeless classic is packed with playful illustrations and easy to understand explanations.

Starting School, one more Janet and Allan Ahlberg book that gets everything right - The Guardian

Starting School is easy and fun with Janet and Allan Ahlberg's picture-book classics. From first-day nerves to finding your peg, this helpful and reassuring read is full of humour for children and parents alike.


About the Author
Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.

Reviews
Starting School, one more Janet and Allan Ahlberg book that gets everything right * Guardian *
The Ahlbergs belong, with A.A. Milne and Lewis Carroll, to the greatest tradition of children's books * Sunday Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780723273462
Author Allan Ahlberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 187g
Dimensions(mm) 255mm * 230mm * 4mm