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Meg Comes to School

Meg Comes to School

Summary

Join Meg the witch and Mog the cat for more magical mayhem! Another spellbinding book from the bestselling Meg and Mog series.

When Meg attends Owl's school sports day in a very unusual hat, everyone is in for a big surprise!
Previously published as Owl at School, this humorous Meg and Mog story is reissued with a bright new cover and in a larger, brighter format. Perfect for sharing or reading alone, children will love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes.


The Meg and Mog stories have been casting their spell over readers for over 50 years. With Jan Pienkowski’s award-winning illustrations and Helen Nicoll’s easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earnt their place as timeless classics, beloved over generations.

More magical Meg and Mog stories:

Meg and Mog
Meg Goes to Bed
Meg and the Pirate
Meg and Mog: Three Terrific Tales
Mog at the Zoo
Meg Comes to School
Meg on the Moon
Meg and Mog: Three Favourite Stories


“Bold and irresistible” - GUARDIAN

About the authors

Helen Nicoll

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Jan Pienkowski (Illustrator)

Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.
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