Nia is facing school with some trepidation. Being allowed to take Gerry Giraffe helps, and she is soon in the thick of things - playing in sand, painting, and meeting new friend Kobo from Africa - only needing to hug Gerry occasionally. The cheerful, untidy pictures show us a little girl growing in confidence. Part of a Key Stage 1 geography scheme, this little story will also be very useful at home for preparing children for the wider world of school.