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A Day Off School

By Oliver Jeffers

Adjectives

hilarious playful action-packed surprising

Genres

Humour Adventure

What is A Day Off School about?

What could possibly happen if you take a day off school? Quite a lot, as it turns out! While one child stays at home, an extraordinary adventure unfolds, filled with surprising events, unexpected discoveries and plenty of action. Oliver Jeffers’ playful story invites readers to imagine all the incredible things they might miss when they are not where the excitement is. With a wonderfully funny twist at the end, this lively picture book celebrates curiosity, adventure and the unpredictable fun of an ordinary school day.

About the author

Oliver Jeffers is a much-loved author and illustrator from Northern Ireland. He creates imaginative picture books, including the famous ‘Lost and Found’ and ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’. Oliver’s stories are full of adventure and heart, and his playful drawings help to bring his wonderful characters and worlds to life.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

2026

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