- Type Book
- Vendor Sally Rippin
Book Title: Jobs and Places and Happy Faces (School of Monsters – and Beyond #2)
Author: Sally Rippin (illustrated by Chris Kennett)
Genre: Children’s Non-Fiction / Picture-Look-and-Find (Early Reader, Humor, Learning Jobs)
Why You’ll Love This
Join the mischievous monsters from Sally Rippin’s beloved School of Monsters series in a vibrant, look-and-find adventure. Through playful rhymes and bustling scenes, young readers explore real-world jobs held by monster parents and relatives—from bakers and doctors to librarians—sparking curiosity and laughter
Read If You Like
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Interactive, illustrated stories similar to Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day?
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Early-reader adventures like Dog Man and Bad Guys, with silly humour and accessible visuals
Unique Aspects from Reviews
Teacher‑approved format combining simple rhymes, engaging phonics, and colourful visuals to encourage reading skills
Over 10 million books sold worldwide by Sally Rippin – Australia’s 2024–25 Children’s Laureate
Author & Local Insight
Sally Rippin hails from Darwin and most recently lives in Brisbane. She’s a former Australian Children’s Laureate and champions literacy, diversity, and story for every child. Illustrator Chris Kennett brings riotous detail to every scene, creating joyful hunting and learning experiences.
Add Jobs and Places and Happy Faces to your family’s bookshelf today. It’s a delightful and interactive read that nourishes young imaginations and reading confidence.