Starting school is a huge hurdle for many children. Anxious parents look on and worry about how their precious little ones will settle into this big new adventure. Some parents or carers might wonder how their mischievous offspring will manage in the confines of a classroom with strict routines. Reading all about starting school is useful in helping children to adjust to a new but also very interesting and fun routine in a big new world of learning.In Hattie Hook Goes to School, meet capable and caring Mrs. Gulliver; the lovely early years teacher, who knows just how to manage shy Hattie, tearful Pip and lively Nigel.Come into Mrs. Gulliver’s interesting classroom and find out how Hattie, Pip and Nigel manage on their very first day at school. They discover that school is not at all scary but really rather fun.Look and see how the children learn all about the importance of helping and of holding hands. Learn how Mrs. Gulliver is well prepared for little five-year-old mishaps. Finally, discover how the children in Classroom 1 just might return for more school tomorrow!
A. M. Houston trained as a nurse and midwife and then focused on public health by training as a health visitor. She worked in the National Health Service in the UK for many years. A.M. Houston became interested in health research and left frontline practice to concentrate on community and family health and completed her PhD at King’s College London.
Dr. A.M. Houston returned to frontline community service and developed a special interest in child development, early learning, developing practice and most of all helping families with their pre-school children. Throughout her early years’ work, A. M. Houston passionately believed in the importance of reading to pre-school children as a valuable initial part of a child’s progress into education.
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A lovely book and timely with the start of the school year.
Hattie is nervous as many children are, but she is reassured by making new friendships and having new experiences.
The use of rhyme will appeal to 4/5 year olds. Repetition is used to reinforce the themes of safety and support for new children entering the big world of school. Beautiful illustration to support the text.
Just a lovely read for parents and children.
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