Written by: Penny Matthews.

Illustrated by: Liz Anelli.

First day of school, new experiences and making friends play centre stage for this book for the pre-school age.

It is Maddie’s first day of school and she has everything ready – her uniform, shoes, socks and hat. But there is one special thing that Maddie can’t leave behind – her blanky! Award winners Penny Matthews and Liz Anelli team up to bring us this wonderful picture book about the excitement of going to “big” school for the first time.

Perfect book to prepare preschoolers for “big” school.

Great for encouraging discussion about first experiences, making friends and growing up. (From GoodReads.)

To blanky, or not to blanky? This reassuring read about finding comfort, and like-minded friends, has a side-order of working Mum, and (possible) stay-at-home Dad.

Recommended by: Auntie Anne.