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The A-Z of Starting School

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By Miranda Birthisel

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A fun and friendly A-Z of Starting School to help your little one feel ready for their big day! Read More

Format: Hardback

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A fun and friendly A-Z of Starting School to help your little one feel ready for their big day!

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ISBN: 9781761642302

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

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Illustrated by Tali Gal-on

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 28

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