Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

Author(s): Lauren Child

Picture Books

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure... Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have time to go to school. I am too extremely busy doing important things at home." This classic first-day-at-school tale addresses children's fears with warmth, humour, and a lot of fun. As seen on CBeebies! 'No first-timer should start school without this book' - The Sunday Times


Product Information

Child gives a simple story about starting school extra layers of complexity and humour. -- Books for Keeps 20040101 Child is the Tracey Emin of illustration for young children: provocative, fearless, funny, but full of spirit and warmth. -- The Independent 20050801

Lauren Child is the creator of bestselling book and TV characters: Charlie and Lola, and the creator of Clarice Bean. Lauren's work has earned creative and commercial acclaim the world over, and she is the recipient of many awards including the Smarties Gold Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal.

General Fields

  • : 9781846168857
  • : Hachette Children's Books
  • : Orchard Books
  • : 0.237
  • : October 2007
  • : 274mm X 241mm X 6mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Lauren Child
  • : Paperback
  • : Lauren Child
  • : en
  • : [E]
  • : colour illustrations