KIDS’ BOOK OF THE WEEK

Ollie’s back-to-school bear by nicola Killen is published in paperback by simon & schuster Children’s UK, priced £6.99 (ebook £4.99)

Ollie is a little girl who, like many, is nervous about her first day at school.

The night before school starts, Ollie is transported to a class for woodland animals, where she befriends a nervous bear. Together they face the daunting debut day, with Ollie helping take little ones through all of the adventures they too could face.

Nicola Killen’s beautifully crafted words, together with lovely illustrations, put children and adults at ease, helping take away the anxiety of the first day at school.

Ollie wakes from her dream ready to take on one of the biggest adventures she will face, and this book will also help children banish any anxieties they might have.