I Have to Start at School Today

by Simon Philip, Ged Adamson (Illustrations)

Another laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat, I Don't Know What to Call My Cat and Be More Bernard .

I have to start at school today.
"You'll have such fun!" my parents say.
I know they think I'll be okay,
But what if things don't go my way?

Starting at a new school can be scary business. From rhinos at the gate to bears who won't share, there are all SORTS of things that could go wrong. Luckily, Grandma is on hand to point out that there's no need to fright, as things could just as easily . . . go right!

Simon Philip 's latest picture book is a riotously funny but ultimately reassuring look at one child's far-fetched imaginings about the first day of school, brought to life by Ged Adamson 's ( Shark Dog ) bold and fabulously expressive illustrations.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Unknown Binding

Published July 23, 2020

Reviews

[Nora]

This was an amazing book about children's first day of school fears. Lots of children can relate to this as they have had this experience. It was great to listen to how it sounded read aloud with rhyming words and rhythm.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love Mr. Ged in our house as he is known and now we love Mr. Simon as well, my daughter wants me to read this book all the time

[Tess Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could be good as an introduction to poems for older children (KS2) wonderful language and illustrations.