Thursday, April 30, 2020

How to NOT Go to School

A few weeks ago I shared a picture book about a nine-year-old boy who battles the cornonavirus monster. I have a new title to share, brought to my attention by a good friend and therapist, Deanna Booth. In How to NOT Go to School, Parsley Mimblewood is a home-school kid who sees herself as something of an expert on "how to not go to school. The story follows her daily adventures along with her 11 animals and 7 imaginary friends. Each chapter explores an issue that might be weighing on children's minds at the moment, such as missing friends, dealing with emotions and feeling cooped up. Each short chapter ends with questions that could be great discussion prompts.

The book is available as a free download, although they are taking donations with proceeds going to the NHS, the publicly-funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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