Mr Mike Ford is a primary teacher originally from Larne, but currently working across the water in Yorkshire. At the beginning of lockdown he wrote a story called “How to NOT go to School”. Mike Forde wrote the story for his class to help them deal with school shutdown and now it’s been shared and read by thousands of families across the world (as well as featuring in the Larne Times!) Mike has kindly offered free access to his book – read and download the book for free at www.parsleymimblewood.wordpress.com A bit about the book… Parsley Mimblewood is a home-schooled kid who sees herself as something of an expert on “How to NOT go to School”. The story follows her daily whimsical adventures along with her 11 animals and 7 imaginary friends. Each chapter explores an issue that might be weighing on children’s minds at the moment such as missing friends, dealing with emotions and learning at home.
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