Billy and the Big New School

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What is Billy and the Big New School about?

Billy is anxious about starting big school and worries about what might go wrong. In the garden, he discovers a tiny sparrow being bullied by larger birds. With his mum's help, Billy cares for the sparrow, which recovers and flies away. On his first day, Billy finds school less scary than expected, makes new friends, and shares his bird story with the class. Days later, he sees a confident sparrow with friends, realising he's grown braver too.

About the author

Catherine Anholt is a talented author and illustrator who has created many wonderful books for children. She often works with her husband, Laurence Anholt, and together they have made stories that are loved all over the world, such as 'Chimp and Zee'. Catherine enjoys drawing and telling stories that make children smile.