Reading Time!: A Tummy Time First Words Book for Babies

Reach for this book when your child is facing a transition, particularly a change in authority or a disruption to their usual routine. It is a perfect tool for children who feel anxious about a new teacher or a temporary change at school, as it uses absurdist humor to normalize the feeling that the world has gone a bit topsy-turvy. While the plot follows a classroom of students navigating a series of bizarre substitute teachers while their beloved Mrs. Jewls is on maternity leave, the deeper emotional core is about adaptability and finding agency in chaotic situations. Appropriate for elementary-aged readers, this story encourages kids to laugh at the ridiculousness of life rather than being overwhelmed by it. Parents will appreciate how the book champions friendship and collective problem-solving. It is an excellent choice for a child who needs to see that even when the adults in charge are acting strange or the rules keep changing, they have the resilience and the support of their peers to make it through.