They Don't Teach This At School

A fully illustrated, practical guide full of essential skills and knowledge that school didn’t prepare us for

We may have learned how to use a scientific calculator in school or read a periodic table, but what about lessons on unplugging the sink or changing a light bulb?

Musician, influencer, mother of three and stepmother of two, Myleene Klass shows us how she builds independence and resourcefulness in her children in this illustrated guide to over 100 of the most vital skills, challenges and scenarios that school didn’t prepare us for. Learn everything from performing first aid and CPR, to speaking in public, know what to do in a house fire, physical and mental wellbeing.

In this unique manual, find handy tips and tricks to empower your life. This book is for everyone. It’s the stuff we weren’t taught at school but wish we had been.

About the Author

Musician, presenter, businesswoman and mother, Myleene Klass is one of the UK's most respected and well-loved personalities. Myleene picked up music at a young age and quickly became one of the most prolific musical talents in the UK on violin, piano and harp. She saw her West End debut in Miss Saigon before she was picked up from thousands to become one of the five members of the pop group Hear’Say. After the group disbanded, Myleene decided to go back to her roots and recorded a classical album.

Myleene has presented and appeared on many TV shows including The Classical Brits, Loose Women, The One Show and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. She has also hosted popular radio shows on Classic FM and Smooth FM. She recently presented a critically acclaimed documentary on miscarriage for W.