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What Will Mommy Do When I’m at School? – Dolores Johnson

For many districts, school starts next week. There are countless children’s picture books available to help your child deal with the anxiety they may go through as they face their first day. I list just some at the end of this blog, but right now I’d like to introduce you to “What Will Mommy Do When I’m at School?” by Dolores Johnson. Our main character is a little girl who is heading off to school tomorrow. She’s worried about her mother, because she’s never left her alone for a whole day before. She wonders if her mother will miss her, … Continue reading →

Seymour Slug Starts School – Carey Armstrong Ellis

In keeping with the fact that school starts next month for many districts, I offer “Seymour Slug Starts School.” Forget saying that three times fast – it’s even hard to type! Seymour and his family have just moved in to a new home by the compost heap. He’s supposed to start school soon, but he’s worried – what if everyone knows how to spell their names? He doesn’t. He’s just sure that everyone will be smarter than he is. As he settles down into bed that night, he is surprised to receive a visit from his Fairy Slugmother, who has … Continue reading →

I Am Not Going to School Today! — Robie H. Harris

We’re half-way through summer, and children everywhere are already starting to talk with dread about the approaching school year, although their parents usually mention it with glee. Starting a new year can be frightening, especially if you’ve never been to school before, and that’s where “I Am Not Going to School Today!” can be a big help. Our hero gets ready for school the night before – he has his clothes laid out, his snack in his backpack, and his shoes ready, so in the morning he can just get ready and go. His parents come in to kiss him … Continue reading →