Vera Jewel is Late for School
Synopsis
When Vera Jewel’s bike breaks one morning, she takes matters into her own hands and comes up with some ingenious - and very funny! - ways to get to school. From jumping on her space hopper to making her own catapult, Vera’s ideas get more and more adventurous, but nothing seems to get her there on time. It’s a good thing that she’s one determined little girl who never gives up…
Published in the UK by Macmillan Children’s Books and also in Turkey, Korea, China, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Reviews
"Vera Jewel is Late for School is a warm, funny and very original story about determination and creativity, perfect for learning about standing on your own two feet - and being rewarded for hard work and inventiveness!
Nicola Kent’s catchy rhyming text, bright, jewel-like colours and eye-catching illustrations make this a truly stunning picture book."
“There’s so much to praise about this book. Vera Jewel’s perseverance is not just funny but endearing too. Nicola Kent has done an incredible job of bringing her to life through the illustrations, which are simply stunning.”
Children and adults alike will love Vera’s exploits. I dare you not to laugh!
– Childcareexpo
“A delightfully funny, rhyming text that is sure to amuse young minds.”
– Reading Zone
“This hilarious adventure book is a great story about determination and creativity.”
– Another Read
