Year one had a visit from Claire Alexander. Claire is the author of Small Florence, a book about a singing pig. The children were very impressed to learn she is also an illustrator and will use this for inspiration for writing in the coming weeks.
Claire Alexander visits Orchard!
Year one had a visit from Claire Alexander. Claire is the author of Small Florence, a book about a singing pig. The children were very impressed to learn she is also an illustrator and will use this for inspiration for writing in the coming weeks.
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