My Stinky New School

Reach for this book when your child is digging their heels in about a new school, a new class, or any transition they have already decided will be terrible. It validates the grumpy, defensive feelings kids often have when they are forced out of their comfort zone. Toby is convinced his new school is stinky, his teacher is a robot, and the snacks are slime. By meeting your child exactly where they are, in their stubbornness and frustration, this story gently nudges them toward the realization that things might actually be okay. It is a humorous, relatable tool for children ages 3 to 7 who need to see that their bad mood is heard, but that it does not have to ruin their day. Parents will appreciate how it models a shift in perspective without being overly preachy.