Helps to reassure that starting school is fun. -- Bournemouth Daily Echo 20111021 Will comfort those who are a little nervous and reassure may children as they start school... however it is a lovely book to share with young children at any time too. -- Bookbag 20120801 A very sweet tale about a litter of ten tiny pups who are about to start school. -- Birmingham Post 20120906 Both and enjoyable story with its charming mouse characters and a good introduction to some of the things to expect at school. -- parentsintouch.co.uk 20121001

Clara Vulliamy was born in London, the daughter of author and illustrator Shirley Hughes and her husband, John Vulliamy. She studied at Chelsea School of Art, The Ruskin and the Royal Academy. Clara started concentrating on writing and illustrating children's books when she had children of her own and has now written and illustrated many stories for children and babies. She lives in Twickenham, with her husband and their children Jack and Martha and three guinea pigs. Clara is available for interview and events.