Starting school is a big adventure. Is your little star ready? He or she will have all sorts of questions. Where will I sit? What will I eat for lunch? Will I make friends? This warm, funny and, above all, reassuring book explores these questions and many more besides. Its positive message will help children look forward to and enjoy their adventures at school.

Featuring funny illustrations by the wonderful Arthur Robins, Starting School explores a variety of scenarios in different school settings. This book is ideal to dip into with children during the run up to the big day and while they are still settling in at school. There are also tips for parents and carers on preparing children for starting school.

This book is part of a book series called Primary School .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

Arthur Robins has worked in magazines, advertising and has exhibited his work in London and New York. He has illustrated numerous books for children. Caryn Jenner writes and edits a variety of books for children of all ages, including both fiction and nonfiction. Her picture book, Starting School, was one of the eight books longlisted for the UK's 2012 School Library Association

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is school?
• 2: Getting ready
• 3: Arriving at school
• 4: Morning routine
• 5: In the classroom
• 6: People at school
• 7: Around the school
• 8: School toilets
• 9: School rules
• 10: What we learn
• 11: Playtime
• 12: Lunchtime
• 13: Special days
• 14: Favourite things