"Starting School" by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is an enchanting picture book for reassuring children who are about to start school for the very first time. The colourful pictures and large, simple text make "Starting School" the perfect book to be read to and read by children learning to read. Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children"s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children"s picture books, including "Peepo!", "Each Peach Pear Plum" and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning "The Jolly Postman".