How To Hide A Lion At School Board Book

Iris's lion wants to join her at school, but hiding such a large friend in a classroom presents some obvious difficulties. Helen Stephens fills the adventure with visual jokes and a child's confident affection for an animal the adults find alarming. This board-book edition offers a cheerful introduction to school through a story about friendship, surprises and seeing beyond other people's assumptions.

Age suitability and learning: Baby & toddler (0-2), Preschool (3-5). The illustrated story suits shared reading with younger children and more independent exploration as reading grows. Following events encourages prediction, sequencing and vocabulary; discussing the characters gives children practice recognising feelings and considering other perspectives.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.