Do you remember what it was like going back to school after a long summer break? That funny feeling in your tummy, or maybe even some nerves about what challenges the new school year would bring?  Here are some of our favorite books to help kids get right back into the swing of things and head back to school with confidence!

 

The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn, Ruth E. Harper & Nancy M. Leak

In this charming children’s classic, school is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. Mrs. Raccoon shares the family secret of the Kissing Hand, to let him know that her love stays with him any time the world feels a little scary. This is the perfect book to read to young children headed to school for the first time!

 

 

 

The Recess Queen, Alexis O’Neill & Laura Huliska-Beith

Mean Jean is the reigning Recess Queen, pushing around other kids and making sure she always gets her way. Until one day, a new kid by the name of Katie Sue comes over and catches her off-guard – by asking the bully to jump rope with her! An energetic rhyming romp, this is a great way to show that although bullies can seem scary, they’re just regular kids too.

 

 

 

The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig & Patrice Barton

Brian is an invisible boy. No-one invites him to their parties or games, but he loves to draw. When a new kid, Justin, comes to school, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. They team up on a class project, and Brian’s dazzling talent shines bright! A perfect resource for quieter children, The Invisible Boy is all about the difference a small act of kindness can make.

 

 

 

posted by Jon Purves

No comments

Tags: back to school, booklist