Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can't Go to School!

"Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can't Go to School!" by Christina Geist is a delightful picture book designed to alleviate back-to-school anxiety in children aged 3-7. The story cleverly uses a role-reversal premise: instead of kids being reluctant, Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even the family dog, Bow-wow, desperately want to join the children at school. The kids, however, firmly remind them that school is "Only kids and teachers!" This interactive narrative, enhanced by Tim Bowers's lively illustrations, empowers young readers by making school seem like an exclusive, desirable place they get to attend. It's an excellent tool for parents to open conversations about school, normalize any nervousness, and build excitement for the upcoming academic year.

This fun role-reversal picture book will help reluctant students get excited to go back to school! It's just another school morning...until Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even Bow-wow the dog BEG the kids to let them come to school, too! Dad can tie his own shoes--why can't he come? Mom is all ready with her brand-new backpack--she's allowed, right? No! Only kids and teachers! Christina Geist's warm, interactive story is the perfect tool for parents of kids who are reluctant or nervous about going to school. The fun refrain--"Sorry, grown-ups! You can't go to school! Only kids and teachers! Only kids and teachers!"--brilliantly paints school as something exclusive and desirable...which kids can access! Tim Bowers's lively illustrations enhance the fun and heighten the hilarity. This is sure to be a back-to-school classic in many families and classrooms!