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There’s a Snake in My School!

By David Walliams
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There’s a Snake in My School! by David Walliams is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Miranda who brings her unusual pet, a snake named Penelope, to school for show-and-tell. Miranda's classmates are fascinated and thrilled by Penelope's antics, but the school's strict headmistress is less than impressed. The story unfolds with humour and excitement as the imaginative students and their new serpentine friend shake up their usual school day.
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If you enjoy tales filled with laughter and a touch of mischief, this delightful children's book might be perfect for you. It offers a humorous adventure with unexpected twists, making it a fun and engaging read for kids who love stories about playful animals and school-time antics.

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There’s a Snake in My School!

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.

The spectacularly funny illustrated children’s book from number-one bestelling author David Walliams!

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From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.

Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very DIFFERENT pet…

Penelope the snake.

Miss Bloat, the headmistress, doesn’t think snakes should be allowed in school. But Penelope has other ideas…

Introducing a spectacularly slithery new picture book packed with mischief and mayhem from two superstars!

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There's a Snake in My School! by David Walliams is highlighted in reviews for its humorous appeal to young children, with descriptions of pre-schoolers roaring with laughter. The book is described as a mix of Aesop's fables and Spike Milligan's zany style, praised for its entertaining story and brilliant illustrations, with predictions of it being another bestseller. Walliams is also recognised as a worthy successor to Roald Dahl, with his works considered potential future classics in children's literature.

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ISBN: 9780008172718

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Walliams

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About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

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