Vera Jewel Is Late for School

By Nicola Kent

A girl's inventive attempts to reach school on time lead to unexpected adventures.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Vera Jewel faces a morning dilemma when her bike breaks, leaving her to devise wild and inventive ways to get to school. From bouncing on a space hopper to crafting a catapult, her journey is filled with humor and creativity. Despite her efforts, time is not on her side. Will her determination and ingenuity finally pay off? Join Vera in this delightful tale of persistence and imagination, where each attempt brings a new twist and a lesson in resilience.

From the publisher

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 . . . 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 colors, and eye-catching illustrations make this a truly stunning picture book.

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