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Tage Starts Preschool/Tage börjar förskolan

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Tage Starts Preschool/Tage börjar förskolan

Something exciting is happening at preschool today – a new friend is joining the group! His name is Tage. Tage gets to choose both the book and the craft activity, but he still doesn’t want to let go of his dad’s hand. That is, until the other kids get the idea to build a fort! Suddenly, preschool feels fun, and Tage starts to enjoy himself. But then comes the day when Dad has to go to work. Tage doesn’t want him to leave. What will they do now?

A warm and relatable story about starting preschool and making new friends. With familiar routines and gentle emotions, it’s perfect for little ones adjusting to a new environment.

The Preschool Buddies is a charming series for the youngest child about everyday life and the importance of friendship. Meet Addi, Maj, Zarah, Mille, and Alma – all different, all friends! Written by August Prize-winning author Ellen Karlsson, with delightful illustrations by Laura Di Francesco.

Ellen Karlsson

Author

Ellen Karlsson, born in 1986, is a beloved children’s book author. She made her debut in 2013 for which she, together with illustrator Eva Lindström, won the August Prize in the children’s and youth category. Ellen is the author of the Preschool Buddies, a series aimed at 1-3-year-olds about everyday life and the importance of…

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Laura Di Francesco

Illustrator

Laura Di Francesco, born in Rome in 1976, is educated in decoration and has a degree as a visual artist from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. Japan caught her interest and for two years she lived there learning the language and being inspired by the country’s traditions, form and design. In 2010, she…

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