Publisher Description

Join Huckle and Lowly, as they start term in the funniest school ever! Colourful, fun and very, very busy, this is a new paperback picture book edition of the much-loved classic Scarry adventure.
This wonderful title from Richard Scarry helps to reassure children who are starting school and assists them in their ongoing learning – in the most interesting and enjoyable way possible.

From A – Z and 1 – 10, through the seasons of the year and the colours of the rainbow, Miss Honey's schoolhouse is a very busy place indeed. Join Huckle and Lowly as they learn to tell the time, read stories about dragons and cause a little bit of chaos, in the best schoolhouse ever!

Notes

Huckle and Lowly have just started term in the funniest school ever! This tale seeks to reassure young children as they embark on their school careers, as well as teaching all about the alphabet, counting, shapes and colours. Ages: 4-7yrs.

Author Biography

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry's drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.

Review

'A favourite of children for generations' Junior magazine
'Enchanting and inspiring' TES

Long Description

Join Huckle and Lowly, as they start term in the funniest school ever! Colourful, fun and very, very busy, this is a new paperback picture book edition of the much-loved classic Scarry adventure. This wonderful title from Richard Scarry helps to reassure children who are starting school and assists them in their ongoing learning - in the most interesting and enjoyable way possible. From A - Z and 1 - 10, through the seasons of the year and the colours of the rainbow, Miss Honey's schoolhouse is a very busy place indeed. Join Huckle and Lowly as they learn to tell the time, read stories about dragons and cause a little bit of chaos, in the best schoolhouse ever!

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'A favourite of children for generations' Junior magazine'Enchanting and inspiring' TES

Feature

* Big Schoolhouse zigzags children through the building blocks of learning: the alphabet, days of the week, counting, shapes and colours. Every day is a lively one in the great big schoolhouse! * Targeting parenting websites and magazines with advertorials and competitions * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permanent fixture on children's bookcases all over the world Also available: Great Big Mistery Book 9780007444106 Planes and Rockets and Things that Fly 9780007432868 Funniest Storybook Ever 9780007413553 Best Bedtime Stories Ever 9780007413560

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Join Huckle and Lowly, as they start term in the funniest school ever! Colourful, fun and very, very busy, this is a new paperback picture book edition of the much-loved classic Scarry adventure. This wonderful title from Richard Scarry helps to reassure children who are starting school and assists them in their ongoing learning - in the most interesting and enjoyable way possible. From A - Z and 1 - 10, through the seasons of the year and the colours of the rainbow, Miss Honey's schoolhouse is a very busy place indeed. Join Huckle and Lowly as they learn to tell the time, read stories about dragons and cause a little bit of chaos, in the best schoolhouse ever! * Big Schoolhouse zigzags children through the building blocks of learning: the alphabet, days of the week, counting, shapes and colours. Every day is a lively one in the great big schoolhouse! * Targeting parenting websites and magazines with advertorials and competitions * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permanent fixture on children's bookcases all over the world Also available:Great Big Mistery Book 9780007444106Planes and Rockets and Things that Fly 9780007432868Funniest Storybook Ever 9780007413553Best Bedtime Stories Ever 9780007413560

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