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Starting School List

By Kitty Black
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Starting School List by Kitty Black is a delightful children's book that eases first-day-of-school anxiety by introducing readers to a fun checklist filled with exciting and reassuring activities. The story follows a young child's preparations as they gather supplies, anticipate new experiences, and embark on their educational journey, all while fostering confidence and curiosity. It's a perfect read for children getting ready for their school adventure.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking to help a child navigate the exciting and sometimes daunting experience of starting school. It offers gentle reassurance and fun, encouraging insights, making it an ideal choice for young readers and their families as they prepare for this big step.

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Whether you're feeling scared or excited, brave or shy, this is the perfect book for anyone starting school.

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It's Little Brother's first day at school tomorrow. Luckily, Big Brother knows what that feels like. And what's more, he has a list of what to expect ...

You'll learn where the loos are, and all about bugs.
You'll learn a sad friend could do with a hug.
You'll learn the best spot for sand that is slushy.
You'll learn that tomato makes sandwiches mushy.

Whether you're feeling scared or excited, brave or shy, The Starting School List is the perfect book for your grandest adventure yet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922848185

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Cate James

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kitty Black

About the Author

Kitty Black is an emerging children's author from Perth, with a background in psychology and research. Her first picture book, Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf?, was published in 2019, followed by A Crocodile in the Family and Mr Bat Wants a Hat. In addition to writing picture books, Kitty has published numerous articles and blog posts about parenting for the likes of Mother.ly, Kidspot, Scary Mommy, Her View From Home, Parent.Co, The Mother Magazine and Mamapedia.

Cate James is an illustrator, artist and author based in the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. She moved here from Edinburgh, Scotland in 2015 and loves the sunshine. She has been working as a full-time freelance illustrator since 2010 and has a background in printmaking. Cate works mostly in children's publishing on picture books and illustrated texts. In 2015 she had her first book published as author/illustrator.

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