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Nicola Methven

Rochelle Humes has 'magical' return to old school and leaves sweet note in classroom

Rochelle Humes might be a bit big for the chair but she was thrilled to visit her old primary school to read her new children's book at assembly earlier this week.

The TV presenter, 33, went back to Ardleigh Green Junior School in Hornchurch, Essex, recently to read My Little Dragon to pupils as part of Black History Month.

Her new book – which was released just last week – is about a young boy looking after his secret magical animal friends, who include a hungry dragon.

The mother-of-three took to Instagram to discuss her return to the primary school, saying that meeting up with head teacher John Morris and pupils had been "magic".

Rochelle Humes returned to her old primary school earlier this week (Instagram)
She reunited with head teacher John Morris (left) (Instagram)

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Alongside a series of photos from her visit to the school, Rochelle wrote in the caption: "Well that really was a special way to start the week [...] I've just left and my heart is so full".

She described Mr Morris as "so kind and so supportive" in the post, before telling her 2.2 million followers on the platform: "I truly believe he helped shape me as a person".

Rochelle said that she was given a tour of the school – including getting to sit in her "old seat" – and read her new book My Little Dragon to pupils whilst in their assembly.

She even left a note on the desk she used to sit at in the classroom, which read: "Hi. It's Rochelle. I used to sit here. Look after it, it's a special seat. All my love".

The visit saw Rochelle read her new children's book My Little Dragon to pupils at the school (Instagram)
She even left a note on the desk she used to sit at (Instagram)

My Little Dragon was released last week. It's authored by Rochelle and was illustrated by Rachel Suzanne. It was published by Penguin Random House imprint Puffin.

A synopsis reads: "Meet Blake and his secret animal friends! It can be tricky looking after magical creatures all on your own – especially when one of them is a very hungry dragon!

"But what do dragons eat? Toast with jam? Eggs and ham? The dragon won't eat anything! Will Blake be able to find the perfect treat to help his picky dragon grow big and strong?"

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