Author: Ward, Nick

Interest age: from c 3 years

Published on 2 July 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 32 pages
278 x 224 x 4 | 164g

A bright and fun picture book that’s perfect for little

ones about to start school!

It’s Sammy the shark’s first day at school and he’s so excited!

But when Sammy gets excited, he can’t help but . . . CRUNCH!

So his most important lesson is . . .

‘Don’t eat the teacher!’

This funny, warm story takes a familiar situation – starting school

– and gives it a brilliantly snappy twist!

A new edition of the family favourite from celebrated author-illustrator

Nick Ward

A perfect first-day-of-school story with friendly and colourful

illustrations, that’s great for little ones who love to laugh!

Sammy’s enthusiasm for school makes learning really exciting

The interactive story is great for reading aloud

If you like this, you’ll love THE SNAPPY SHARK by Michelle

Robinson and Tim Budgen