I am Not Going to School Today - Tapa dura

A small boy overcomes his fear of going to school for the first time. Getting ready for the first day of school can be very exciting. But doing something new for the first time can also be rather scary. With help from his favourite cuddly toy, Hank, the small hero in this picture book discovers that going to school for the very first time can be fun - and that once you have done something new, it's not quite so new and scary any more.

Robie Harris began her career as a teacher and has written numerous books for children, including the bestselling 'Goodbye, Mousie'. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jan Ormerod has illustrated many award-winning picture books. As with 'Goodbye, Mousie', her beautiful illustrations compliment this universal story, capturing the mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety about starting the first day at school. Born in Australia, Jan now lives in Cambridge, England, with her family.