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Chu's First Day at School

By Neil Gaiman

Chu’s enormous sneeze might be embarrassing—or the surprising secret to making friends at school.

warm · funny · reassuring · energetic

Genres

Animals Humour Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

What is Chu's First Day at School about?

Chu is a small panda with a very big sneeze, and he is worried about starting school. Will his new classmates be kind? Will they like him? As the children introduce themselves and share what they enjoy, Chu struggles to find the right thing to say. Then chalk dust fills the air, and Chu discovers that his enormous sneeze may be just the thing to make everyone notice him. A funny, reassuring story about nerves, friendship and finding your own special talent.

About the author

Neil Gaiman is a famous British author who loves to write exciting and imaginative stories for children and adults. He is well known for his book 'Coraline', which is full of adventure and mystery. Neil enjoys creating magical worlds where anything can happen, and his stories have inspired readers all around the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2015

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