Starting School
by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
Interest age: 3 to 5
Reading age: 3+
Published by Penguin, 2013
About this book
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is an enchanting picture book for reassuring children who are about to start school for the very first time. The colourful pictures and large, simple text make Starting School a great book to share.
About the author
About the author
What to read next
We know that children can get hooked on a favourite book series or author and struggle to find something they love as much, but we’re here to help.
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Janet and Allan Ahlberg created some utterly timeless books together, but if you've read all of their works, what should you try next? We've got some ideas and want your thoughts too...
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