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My First Day at School
By (Author) Meredith Costain
Illustrated by Michelle Mackintosh
Windy Hollow Books
Windy Hollow Books
1st December 2024
Australia
Paperback
32
Width 255mm, Height 210mm
My First Day at School is designed to help reassure and prepare school-age children for that magical first day in an unfamiliar environment. It follows theexperiences
and emotions of four very different children from their first teary farewells to their parents through to the joy of making new friends and the discovery that school can be an exciting and enjoyable place, however challenging.
Meredith Costain is a versatile writer whose work ranges from picture books through to poetry, novels and non-fiction for young readers. Meredith is a regular presenter of writing workshops in tertiary institutions, libraries and schools.
Michelle Mackintoshis a book designer and illustrator with a passion for mixing up the discarded with the new, collaging vintage, cute and modern aesthetics into something totally unique. She has designed dozens of books on a wide range of topics, from cookbooks and craft to city guides and diaries. She has illustrated six books written by her husband Steve Wide. She has won numerous design awards, and her books have been finalists and received commendations at the APA Book Design Awards. Michelle is a self-confessed stationery nerd, a passionate reader, a history enthusiast, and a lover of all things music and pop culture.