How To Train Your Teacher

Name: How To Train Your Teacher
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781761727023
Price: 22.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Bethany Walker

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Brief Description

The first day at school can be scary ... especially for the teacher! In this picture book you’ll learn all the ways you help your teacher get through the school day: watching over them in the playground, listening to their stories and spotting missing numbers. Most... Read More

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Description

A hilarious picture book—perfect for reassuring those starting school nerves!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761727023

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sophie Kent
Illustrated by Sophie Kent

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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