"School Photograph" by Ilaria Matteini explores the bittersweet nature of childhood memories and the passage of time through the lens of a school photograph. The story revolves around a group of students captured in a moment that seems frozen, yet is teeming with unspoken emotions and hidden stories. As they navigate the complexities of growing up, their relationships deepen, revealing friendships, rivalries, and the innocence of youth. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of both joyful moments and inevitable change, prompting reflections on identity, belonging, and the profound impact of fleeting experiences that shape who they become. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Read With Ladybird .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2001 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

JULIE ANDERSON is the oldest of 7 children and has always loved writing and poetry. She recalls her mother being concerned that she read so much, she never came out of her room. As a youth worker for children with special needs, Julie has been around children her whole life. She really enjoys entertaining them with her silly rhymes and made up stories. Julie has 3 daughters which have inspired her to publish books for younger children. She is now in demand as a speaker in many schools nationally. She loves to combine those presentations with music and dance, her two favourite hobbies. Shirley Jackson was born in San Francisco in 1916. She first received wide critical acclaim for her short story 'The Lottery', which was published in 1949. Her novels - which include The Sundial, The Bird's Nest, Hangsaman, The Road through the Wall, We Have Always Lived in the Castle and The Haunting of Hill House - are characterised by her use of realistic settings for tales that often involve elements of horror and the occult. Raising Demons and Life Among the Savages are her two works of nonfiction. Come Along With Me is a collection of stories, lectures, and part of the novel she was working on when she died in 1965. Nicola Baxter has written and developed over 200 titles for international publishers and loves the magical way that words and pictures work together in children's books. Marie Birkinshaw is the editor and writer of dozens of children's books, including many rhyme, story and novelty books for babies and toddlers. Frank Endersby has worked as an international illustrator for over 10 years. He particularly enjoys creating colourful scenes for children's books and giftware.