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Starting School

By Jane Godwin
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In Starting School by Jane Godwin, young readers follow the experiences of children beginning their first day of school. The book captures the range of emotions and activities that come with this significant milestone, offering gentle reassurance and relatable scenarios. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it beautifully addresses the excitement and concerns of starting school, making it perfect for young children facing this big step.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a delightful and reassuring tale to prepare children for their first day of school. Filled with beautiful illustrations and relatable experiences, it captures the excitement, nerves, and fun of starting school, making it perfect for both parents and kids embarking on this new journey.

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Starting School

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Tim, Hannah, Sunita, Joe and Polly are all off to school for the first time. Would you like to meet them and see how they go? There are new friends to make, fun ways to learn, and lots of different things to discover. From Jane Godwin and Anna Walker comes this beautiful book focusing on the experiences and feelings of five very different children as they begin at school for the first time. Jane's simple words and ideas combine with Anna's gentle and detailed illustrations to help children feel comfortable about taking this big step.

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Starting School by Jane Godwin is praised for its gentle and reassuring narrative that supports children transitioning into school life. Reviewers commend its engaging illustrations and relatable scenarios that help demystify the experience of starting school. Its ability to address common concerns and emotions faced by young children embarking on a new educational journey is highlighted as a valuable resource for parents and teachers alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670076765

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 August 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 287.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 434g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jane Godwin Penguin Books

About the Author

Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed author of many books for children including The Family Tree, Sebby, Stee, the Garbos and Me, The True Story of Mary, Little Cat and the Big Red Bus, Falling From Grace, and Today We Have No Plans. Anna Walker's illustrations have appeared in magazines, on greeting cards and albums for the past twelve years.

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