The Only Pupil in the School - by Hsukung Liu (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

On the first day of school, a young girl shows up and discovers she is the only pupil in school. All the teachers want to teach her what they know but they start fighting for her attention. They fight so much that they do not notice the girl creeping out of the classroom... Where does she go? Who will she meet? And will she learn anything new in the world outside school? Beautifully illustrated by Taiwanese author Liu Hsukung (Winner of the 2014 Chen Bochui International Prize for Children's Literature), this picture book tells a simple yet delightful story about a girl's adventures beyond the classroom and shows how learning can be exciting and fun wherever you are.

Review Quotes

"It is the first day of school where there is just one pupil, but lots of eager teachers. The little girl is kept so busy that there is no time for her to play. When the teachers start arguing amongst themselves, she escapes through a window. She searches for minibeasts, makes soup and plays in the park with a dog. She discovers a hidden city, seeks out the library and creates a book about her lovely day... will more pupils end up coming to school? Delightful pastel illustrations complement this gentle story."--BookTrust "This is a hugely impressive book ... Hsukung's glorious pastel drawings are truly lovely, child-like as is the intention as the book is written from the girl's point of view - but really beautiful and ethereal - particularly the section where the girl makes her own book about her experiences. "--Read It Daddy! "The book is illustrated beautifully with soft pastels, which is unusual for a picture book."--MagpieThat