First day at school

I am too absolutely small for school

by Lauren Child

Lola has reached the age where she will soon be ready to start school but Lola herself is not so sure.  She voices her concerns to her ever patient and understanding brother, Charlie and comes up with a host of reasons as to why she should not go to school.  Of course, wise Charlie counters her arguments with his own and gradually wins Lola over with his encouraging advice.  One of the most amusing moments is when Charlie tries to convince Lola that she should learn how to spell and write..."If you know how to write, you can send cards to people you like." Lola says, "I like to talk on the telephone, it's more friendly and straightaway." "Bit not everyone has a telephone you know, Lola." "Who doesn't?" says Lola. "Father Christmas," Charlie says. "You have to write him a special note and put it up the chimney to tell his little helpers your Christmas wish.  Otherwise the little helpers might get your wish muddled up." "I didn't know that, Charlie," says Lola!  When Lola does start school, Charlie keeps an eye out for her and eventually finds her at the end of the school day "not alone all by herself" but "hopping along home with somebody else!" The collage illustration and vivid and energetic winding text helps to keep the reader engaged.  A great book to read with any child who is anxious about starting school.

Citation:

Child, Lauren. I am too absolutely small for school, London : Orchard Books, 2003.

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