Karen's School

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the social complexities of a classroom or experiencing the nervous excitement of a school performance. It is particularly helpful for children in blended families who are learning to balance different house rules and expectations. The story follows young Karen Brewer as she manages life in second grade, dealing with a school play, classroom friendships, and the everyday ups and downs of being a 'two-house' kid. This early chapter book is perfect for newly independent readers aged 7 to 10. It focuses on building self-confidence and normalizing the various anxieties children feel about being seen and heard in a group. Parents will appreciate how it models healthy communication and emphasizes that making mistakes is a natural part of growing up.