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Ready, Set, Big School

a Play School Mindfully Me book about starting school

Play School Jan Stradling Jedda Robaard

$24.99

Hardback

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English
ABC
29 November 2023
Series: Mindfully Me
Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School.

Maurice is getting ready to start big school. He's excited and a bit nervous too.

His friends are here to take this step with him, to make new friends and begin their learning adventure together.

The Play School Mindfully Me series helps children and their carers tackle life's challenges together - big or small.

Praise for Ready, Set, Big School

'What sets this particular book apart is its keen focus on articulating the emotional landscape of starting big school, providing young readers with a reassuring anchor. I wholeheartedly recommend this read to families preparing for the big school journey and to anyone who cherishes the Play School program's timeless charm.' -- Anna Tran, CBCA Reading Time

'Familiar characters, making friends and the challenge of starting school looms large in Maurice's thoughts. He not only makes it through the day, but he has lots of fun and things to learn ... This is an enjoyable introduction to Big School.' --

Susanne Gervay, CBCA Reading Time

'As many young readers are about to take this big step themselves, this is another story to share to show them that not only will they be okay but the apprehension they are feeling is common to everyone so they are not alone. But being prepared is a big start to building independence and resilience and doing the sorts of things Maurice does will help them feel in control.' -- The Bottom Shelf
By:   ,
Illustrated by:   Jedda Robaard
Imprint:   ABC
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 240mm,  Width: 238mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   296g
ISBN:   9780733342875
ISBN 10:   0733342876
Series:   Mindfully Me
Pages:   24
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Play School has been entertaining children for over 45 years and is the longest-running children’s program in television history. Play School has encouraged generations of children to wonder, to feel and to imagine. Come and play! Jan Stradling is a freelance writer and children's media consultant. She spent ten years at the Australian Broadcast Corporation, where she created, developed and commissioned a wide selection of award-winning content for children of all ages. During her time at the ABC, she was also the Executive Producer for the iconic children's TV show Play School. An experienced innovator in producing pre-school content, Jan is passionate about creating fun and relatable content for children. Jedda Robaard is an Australian author, illustrator and designer based in Tasmania. She is known both in Australia and internationally for her sweet and whimsical style of illustration. Although she enjoys writing her own stories, Jedda also collaborated with a number of Australian authors including Kerry Brown, Melissa Keil, Libby Gleeson, Kate Welshman and Tania Cox. Jedda has been illustrating and writing children's books since 2011 and has over forty books published.

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