When You Meet My Friend
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-80104-844-6 (ISBN)
Description
It's a young boy's very first day at school and he's feeling a little lost. Where should he put his coat? Who should he sit with at lunch? Luckily, a classroom full of friendly faces is ready to welcome him, and before long he's feeling right at home.
In gentle, reassuring rhyme, award-winning author Mark Sperring weaves a tale to encourage children to notice and care for others, especially if they're feeling a little alone or out of place. Meanwhile, Marisa Morea's lively illustrations add humour and warmth to every page - watch out for the joyful, tail-wagging surprise at the end!
Perfect for fans of The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton, Starting School by Janet and Allen Ahlberg and First Day at Bug School by Sam Lloyd. This book is sure to spread the warm, fuzzy feeling of belonging.
In gentle, reassuring rhyme, award-winning author Mark Sperring weaves a tale to encourage children to notice and care for others, especially if they're feeling a little alone or out of place. Meanwhile, Marisa Morea's lively illustrations add humour and warmth to every page - watch out for the joyful, tail-wagging surprise at the end!
Perfect for fans of The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton, Starting School by Janet and Allen Ahlberg and First Day at Bug School by Sam Lloyd. This book is sure to spread the warm, fuzzy feeling of belonging.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little Tiger Press Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 251 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80104-844-6 (9781801048446)
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Persons
Mark Sperring (Author)
Mark Sperring fell in love with books after reading
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat as a child. For many years Mark worked in a storeroom unpacking boxes of books before finally writing some of his own. Mark currently lives in Bristol.
Marisa Morea (Illustrator)
Marisa Morea graduated with an MA in Illustration from EINA School in Barcelona in 2009. After a few years working as an Art Director at several advertising agencies in Madrid, she decided to quit and become a full-time illustrator. She practices yoga, plays piano and loves lemon pies.
Mark Sperring fell in love with books after reading
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat as a child. For many years Mark worked in a storeroom unpacking boxes of books before finally writing some of his own. Mark currently lives in Bristol.
Marisa Morea (Illustrator)
Marisa Morea graduated with an MA in Illustration from EINA School in Barcelona in 2009. After a few years working as an Art Director at several advertising agencies in Madrid, she decided to quit and become a full-time illustrator. She practices yoga, plays piano and loves lemon pies.