Olu's Teacher: A Story About Starting Nursery

Jamel C Campbell author Lydia Mba illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:4th Jul '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Olu's Teacher: A Story About Starting Nursery cover

"Such a comforting and reassuring book for children who are anxious about their first day at nursery. It helps to prepare little ones for that special time." Trish Cooke, author of So Much

"Gets to the heart of what it means to belong and why we need to see more male teachers in preschool... Gentle and reassuring, and more than enough to start conversations at home about feelings, empathy and acceptance." Ken Wilson-Max, creator of Astro Girl

"A great teacher! A great book!" Michael Rosen, former Children's Laureate

Olu is about to start nursery and meet his teacher, Jay... But what will Jay be like? What if he has big sharp teeth like a dinosaur, wonders Olu, or breathes fire like a dragon?! His worries fly away when Jay greets him with a big smile, before reading stories, playing the guitar and making Olu feel right at home.

Drawing on first-hand observations from Jamel C. Campbell, a highly respected Early Years consultant, this is a reassuring story about a child's first experience of nursery or preschool for ages 3+.

Reassurance for all little children. * Editor’s Pick, The School Library Association *
The closeness between Olu and new teacher, Jay, is warmly shown, and Olu’s inclusive new class is buzzing with art, music and stories! * Inclusive Books for Children *
A smashing, hugely reassuring book by a smashing teacher (the author is himself an Early Years educator). Lydia Mba’s illustrations of the diverse community Olu joins when he starts nursery certainly make it look an exciting, enabling place to be. * Red Reading Hub *
delightful [...] I strongly recommend this beautifully illustrated picture book that can be used with young children and their parents as preparation for this significant moment. * The Letterpress Project *

ISBN: 9781529522167

Dimensions: 250mm x 265mm x 10mm

Weight: 370g

32 pages