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Ollie's Back-to-School Bear

Perfect for little ones starting preschool!
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Ollie's Back-to-School Bear by Nicola Killen is a charming children's story about a girl named Ollie who prepares for the first day of school with a mix of excitement and nervousness. As she sets off, she discovers an adventure when a mysterious bear befriends her, adding magic and encouragement to her day. The story beautifully captures the warmth of new experiences and the comfort of friendly companionship.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love heartwarming stories about friendship and adventure. With delightful illustrations, it follows a young child and their teddy bear, capturing the excitement and curiosity of starting a new school year.

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Ollie's Back-to-School Bear

With a reassuring and engaging message,Β Ollie’s Back-to-School BearΒ is perfect for helping children prepare for their first day at Big School!Β 
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On the night before school starts, Ollie is feeling nervous. Finally asleep, she's suddenly woken by an owl outside her window. Following it into the woods, she sees lots of other animals there too! But where can they all be going? Join Ollie on an adventure she'll never forget.

With striking illustrations, cut-outs, and foil throughout, this is the next book in the bestselling Ollie series by Nicola Killen.

Other Ollie titles to look out for:

Ollie's Magic Bunny
Ollie's Reindeer
Ollie's Little Kitten

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ollie's Back-to-School Bear by Nicola Killen is often praised for its adorable illustrations and gentle storyline, which captures the excitement and potential anxieties of returning to school. Parents appreciate its charm in soothing young children who may feel nervous about starting school. The book's engaging visuals and relatable theme make it a delightful read for children embarking on new school adventures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398500051

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Nicola Killen has always loved drawing and still likes nothing better than taking her sketchbook to the zoo to draw her favorite animals: rhinos and penguins. She designed cards before starting an MA in children’s book illustration at Cambridge School of Art, and since then she has been working on her own books, includingΒ The Little Kitten,Β The Little Bear,Β The Little Tiger,Β The Little Puppy,Β The Little Rabbit,Β andΒ The Little Reindeer, which was called β€œan original and entertaining Christmas story with its own understated charm” in a starred review byΒ Kirkus ReviewsΒ and β€œmagical” byΒ Publishers Weekly.Β Nicola Killen lives and works in Cambridge, England.

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