While some schools are only just getting out for the summer, others start again in only about six weeks! For many kiddos, that means getting ready for their very first day of school EVER—an exciting yet nerve-inducing prospect. As always, the right book can help little ones wrap their heads around this transition before the … Continue reading Picture Books to Soothe the First Day of School Jitters
Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Mole Goes to School, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Sally Garland, a sweet tale of discovering the importance of having unique talents while navigating first-day jitters. Little Mole is headed to his first day of school, but he is feeling terribly anxious. He doesn’t know his … Continue reading Little Mole Goes to School (Glenys Nellist)
Hello, friends! Our book today is All Welcome Here, written by James Preller and illustrated by Mary Grandpre, a poetic look at the varied experiences and emotions of the first day of school. Told in a serious of titled haiku, readers are treated to nearly thirty miniature stories, featuring a diverse array of characters, settings, … Continue reading All Welcome Here (James Preller)
Hello, friends! In honor of JJ’s first day of kindergarten, our book today is Clover Kitty Goes To Kittygarten, written by Laura Purdie Salas and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata. Young Clover Kitty prefers calm things: knitting quietly, napping on a warm floor, slowly nibbling her kibble. Sometimes she wishes she had someone to share her … Continue reading Clover Kitty Goes To Kittygarten (Laura Purdie Salas)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Roar & Sparkles Go To School, written by Sarah Beth Durst and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse, a back-to-school story with a scaly twist. Roar the dragon dreads the end of summer: it means no more playing at the beach with his beloved big sister Sparkles, for one. But more … Continue reading Roar & Sparkles Go To School (Sarah Beth Durst)
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