As Summer comes to an end, parents prepare their back-to-school supply lists and plan for their more structured routines. Whether a child is going off to school for the first time or returning for another year, this can be an exciting, challenging, and emotional time. At All About Books we are here to help you find books to ease this transition and to foster a love of learning!
For parents and caregivers, the key lies in fostering a transition that wraps your child in comfort and empowerment. Reading books with your child can help them see a different perspective, expose them to new experiences, and help them make connections to their own life. Taking the time to read every day with your child encourages bonding and provides a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings. While it can be scary, going back to school should be a fun and exhilarating experience! Here are a few recommendations for titles you can read together to prepare for this adventure:
Stock up on this one before it’s gone! A perfect for those just getting started, First Time: School by Jan Lewis encourages further dialogue between child and reader.
One of our newest board books, I Want to Be… a Teacher by Becky Davies lets little ones explore a day in the life of a teacher and at the end the reader is presented with an interactive mirror, offering a glimpse of representation, and fostering imagination.
Popular characters Berenstain Bears in Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan Berenstain, and Lola in Lola Goes to School by Anna McQuinn help children discover that school can be fun and full of discovery.
An Online Exclusive, by author Jane Yolen, How Do Dinosaurs Go to School, is an amusing and playful story that will help your child navigate the classroom and is sure to become an endearing guide for your child throughout the school year.
More Online Exclusive titles, a new series in stock, New York Times best-selling brand How to Catch by Adam Wallace. These early level readers engage young ones with humor and entertainment. Check out the four titles available on our website!
A personal favorite, Meesha Makes Friends, by Tom Percival shares Meesha’s struggles with making friends and relating to others, a topic that can be difficult for some kids. In the end Meesha finds joy in using her talents to overcome her fears.
Another wonderful book about making friends and an All About Books bestseller, Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller tells the story of how kindness can make a difference in someone’s day, and overall make the world a better place.
Lastly, Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold celebrates kindness, inclusivity, and diversity. A great book to help your child navigate the emotional challenges that they face each day.
Not only does daily reading help your children prepare for success in academics, it provides them with essential skills for life. As the school year unfolds, keep an eye on our website for fresh arrivals and exclusive online offerings. We are looking forward to helping make these steps into school an enriching and joyful experience through stories that harbor compassion and delight.