It’s time for back to school and the Bridgewater Public Library is here to help! We have a large selection of school themed picture books, some books to help ease your little one’s mind about going to school, school themed chapter books and ideas for school lunches.
Let's begin with our parenting section, which contains a lot of sensitive topic picture books including books about bullying, friendship, sharing and more.
Here are a couple of new additions to the parenting collection in 2023:
Breathe like a bear : first day of school worries
Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all to say to calm the jitters and help them recognize the similarities we share under the trappings of our uniqueness.
Middle school superpowers : raising resilient tweens in turbulent times
"Are you concerned that middle school will wreak havoc on your tween's well-being and sense of self? Wondering how you can ward off the decline in confidence research shows kids experience during these vulnerable years? Seeking strategies that will help your child emerge from middle school with even more resilience than when they started? From the author of Middle School Matters, which set up kids in grades 6 8 to thrive by developing social, emotional, and learning skills, Middle School Superpowers is all about resilience, which Phyllis Fagell, mental health therapist, certified school counselor and journalist, explains is often misunderstood.
This charming book teaches little ones that we all get scared every now and again, and that's okay! Help children talk about, relate to, and laugh about their own fears through quirky text and bright illustrations that make this topic lighthearted.
We have also added some new picture books about school to our collection in 2023:
A hilarious, rhyming ode to all the teachers of young children who go above and beyond.
Follows staff members, from teachers to cafeteria workers to the principle, as they diligently prepare for the first day of the new school year.
Mr. Keene loved being the principal of his fine, fine school. He was so proud of his students drawing and painting and reading and singing that he thought his buttons would burst! Then one day his appendix burst, and a new principal, Mr. Tatters, swooped in to take his place. Mr. Tatters said, 'In order to be a smart, smart school, we will have lots and lots of tests.' And suddenly there were no more cards and banners, posters and songs. Instead, they took tests all week long! Will Mr. Keene return to save his smart, smart school and make it shine again?"
For the older kids, we have a large collection of chapter books and graphic novels. Some (such as Wings of Fire, Magic Tree House and Babysitters Club) have editions in both chapter book version and graphic novel version.
There are so many books- these are just a small selection of what you will find at the Bridgewater Public Library. We are adding new books to our collection each week. You can also search our online catalog to place holds with your SAILS library card or ask us for suggestions (or check out our back-to-school display!).
For those looking for some back to school lunch ideas (or work lunch ideas)? We do have some great kids cookbooks but if you want something now, we recommend the following websites:
Taste of Home: Kid Friendly Lunches
Food Network: Kid Approved Lunches
Here are some recommended picture books from various websites:
33 reassuring back to school books
9 books to help get your kids ready for preschool or kindergarten
Back to school picture books for kids
We hope you have a good first day of school!
