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Once Upon an Ordinary School Day

By Colin McNaughton

A not-so-boring school day sends one boy’s imagination somewhere wonderfully unexpected.

inspiring imaginative transformative

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.25

From 4 readers

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Realistic Fiction

What is Once Upon an Ordinary School Day about?

An ordinary boy's routine school day transforms when Mr Gee, a vibrant new teacher, introduces the class to stirring music. Encouraged to let the melodies inspire their imaginations, the boy's world bursts into colour and excitement. He embarks on extraordinary adventures through his writing, discovering the boundless power of creativity.

About the author

Colin McNaughton is a much-loved British author and illustrator of funny children's books. He is best known for his hilarious 'Preston Pig' stories, where Preston always finds clever ways to escape Mr Wolf. Colin's lively pictures and playful tales have made reading lots of fun for children all around the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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