Starting School

The timeless picture book for new school starters

Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

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Puffin
25 September 2013

Children's & Educational; Picture books; Early learning: first experiences

Starting school is easy-peasy with the help of Janet and Allan Ahlberg's picture book classic.

From first day nerves to finding your peg, this reassuring read is full of humour and fun for children and parents alike. A classic picture book which offers advice and enjoyment for the whole family before school starts.

By: Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 255mm, Width: 228mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 187g
ISBN: 9780723273462
ISBN 10: 0723273464
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 25 September 2013
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 0-5 years
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 for Starting School: The timeless picture book for new school starters

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 *