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The Day Poppy Went to School

By Moira Andrew

Adjectives

gentle reassuring relatable lively

Genres

Realistic Fiction Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

What is The Day Poppy Went to School about?

Poppy is off to school, but getting ready for a new day brings plenty of excitement and a few worries. As she makes her way through the morning, she discovers what school is like, from meeting classmates to joining in with classroom activities. With simple language and a warm, reassuring tone, this gentle story captures the small adventures and big feelings of starting school, helping young readers recognise that unfamiliar places can soon begin to feel friendly and fun.

About the author

Moira Andrew is a much-loved poet and author who writes fun and imaginative books for children. She is well known for her poetry collections such as 'Wish a Wish' and 'A Pocketful of Rhymes'. Moira enjoys inspiring young readers to explore the magic of words and to discover the joy of reading and writing poetry.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Edition published

1994

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