The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble at School

Reach for this book when your child starts avoiding school, making excuses to stay home, or seems weighed down by a growing pile of unfinished homework. It addresses the spiral of anxiety that happens when a child falls behind after a brief absence or a period of distraction. The story follows Brother Bear as he ignores his assignments, leading to a stomach-turning confrontation with his teacher and parents. It is a gentle, realistic look at shame and accountability for children ages 4 to 8. Parents will value how it models a supportive but firm path toward fixing mistakes through honesty and hard work, ultimately showing that no academic hole is too deep to climb out of with a plan.