Back to School Snail: A New Year

Name: Back to School Snail: A New Year
ISBN: 9781088050354

by M. A. Morse

Snail Series

For the child who needs a reminder that even the slowest start can lead to a wonderful year, this story helps ease the transition back to the classroom.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their child is feeling overwhelmed by the fast pace of a new school year or expressing anxiety about being 'left behind' by peers. It speaks directly to the child who moves at their own speed and needs reassurance that their unique rhythm is valid. The story follows Snail as he navigates the hustle and bustle of the first day of school, highlighting themes of patience, self-acceptance, and the quiet joy of discovery. Parents will appreciate how it normalizes back-to-school jitters for preschoolers and early elementary students, providing a gentle opening to discuss the transition from the slow days of summer to the structured classroom environment. It is a comforting choice for any child who needs to know that arriving in their own time is just as wonderful as being the first one there.

Starting School School Life First Day Anxiety & Worry Animals Patience & Waiting Resilience & Perseverance Humor

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Brief moments of feeling left behind or lonely before reaching the classroom.

Sensitive Topics

The book handles performance anxiety and the fear of social exclusion in a metaphorical, gentle way. There are no heavy topics like death or divorce; it remains focused on the emotional internal world of a child facing a major transition. It is secular in nature.