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Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School by Lauren Child is a delightful children's book that captures the dynamic between siblings. Charlie tries to convince his younger sister, Lola, to attend school by addressing her concerns and highlighting the fun and learning she can experience. The story showcases the supportive and caring relationship between the siblings as Charlie helps Lola overcome her apprehensions.
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If your little one is feeling apprehensive about starting school, this charming story, featuring Lola's delightful imagination and her funny big brother Charlie, might be just the comforting and entertaining read you need. With its warm humour and engaging illustrations, this book perfectly captures the anxieties and excitement of a child's first school day in a playful and reassuring manner.

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

A classic Charlie and Lola story about starting-school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book edition!

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A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book edition!

Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure...

Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have time to go to school. I am too extremely busy doing important things at home."

This classic first-day-at-school tale addresses children's fears with warmth, humour, and a lot of fun.

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'No first-timer should start school without this book' - The Sunday Times

Series: Charlie and Lola

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Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School by Lauren Child is praised for its entertaining and humorous narrative that appeals to both carers and children. Critics admire Child's illustrations, likening her to being provocative and fearless yet warm. The book is commended for adding depth and humour to the simple story of starting school, and one reviewer suggests it as an essential read for children beginning school.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408351550

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 13 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Lauren Child MBE is a multi-award-winning author and Waterstones 2017-2019 Children's Laureate, whose books are known and loved the world over. She is the creator of many much-loved characters, including Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort. Since her first book was published in 1999, Lauren has sold over six million books in 19 languages worldwide. Her many awards include the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato, the Nestle Gold Book Award for That Pesky Rat and the Nestle Bronze Book Award for Beware of the Storybook Wolves. Lauren is a UNESCO Artist for Peace and a Trustee of the House of Illustration, and has an MBE for services to literature. She loves designing and making things and finds it exciting to see her drawings turned into objects. Other favourite things include the cinema, TV matinees, small Italian cars, handbags, cardigans, travelling and being picked up from the airport.

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