Books like Oliver Pig at school by Jean Van Leeuwen
Oliver Pig’s first day at school is a gentle adventure. He shares his block‑building and dinosaur playtime with classmates and soon finds a new friend, introducing young readers to friendship and school life.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jean Van Leeuwen
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