Overview
Book Band: Orange (Ideal for ages 5+) A warm and inclusive rhyming story about the start of the school year, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From the creators of the picture book, All Are Welcome. It's the start of the school year and everyone is ready to go... though with a touch of nervousness too. Join the class as they navigate the first day back and celebrate the year ahead. This joyful book from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Penfold is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. With heart-warming illustrations from Suzanne Kaufman, it explores themes of school and diversity. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
Full Product Details
Author: Alexandra Penfold ,
Suzanne Kaufman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Bloomsbury Education
Dimensions:
Width: 14.40cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 20.80cm
Weight: 0.080kg
ISBN: 9781801996600
ISBN 10: 1801996601
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 09 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
PRAISE FOR ALL ARE WELCOME A celebration as much as it is a story! * Bookbairn * A celebration of a school community... Really uplifting, with bright simple drawings, and plenty to look at and talk about on every page * Independent * A lively, timely picture book. * Booklist * PRAISE FOR WE ARE ALL NEIGHBOURS A book to share, a community to celebrate, and a spirit to promote everywhere. * Kirkus Reviews *
Author Information
Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and the author of the bestselling All Are Welcome and Big Feelings. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Follow Alexandra on X at @AgentPenfold and on Instagram at @bklynbrownie, or you can visit her at alexpenfoldbooks.com. Suzanne Kaufman is an author, artist and animator, as well as the illustrator of All Are Welcome and Big Feelings. She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow Suzanne on X at @skaufmanart and Instagram at @suzannekaufman.
