Five back-to-school books for parents and children

Our friends at the UAE Literary Festival shared five book recommendations for parents and children…

Another school year has begun. As usual, some children in school can use a little encouragement and comfort. Especially since the pandemic and distance learning began, many people started or returned to school for the first time.

The UAE Literary Foundation team prepared a series of books to calm the tension and get the children (and parents) to return to school excitedly.

Book for children

Nicki Kramar shares a smile

Sophie is a little girl who is worried about all the changes in the world. But a glimpse outside her home made her realize that others are also trying to adjust to the new normal. Therefore, together with her grandfather, she made masks for neighbors to match their colorful personalities.

This is a warm and simple story related to the many children who are back to school wearing masks. It teaches children to be kind, generous and brave in the face of changes. Suitable for 4 years old and above.

“Henry At Home” by Megan Maynor

A book about two brothers and sisters Lisa and Henry. They did everything together until Lisa started kindergarten. Henry felt sad and a little confused about being abandoned, but found a way to stay entertained in her absence. When she came back from school, he was happy, and they began to share stories of their own adventures.

This book is aimed at children aged 4-7, but it is also suitable for younger siblings who are struggling during the transition of their older sister or elder brother to school. A great way to prepare for this common childhood experience, complete with beautiful illustrations.

A Guide to Good Grammar for Ghouls by Leslie Kimmelman

It is difficult for people of any age to master grammar—especially after the brain is dormant for a long time after school. A good grammar guide for ghouls is a review of basic grammatical rules, such as punctuation and correct word choices. The commas, hyphens, apostrophes, and abbreviations—everything will become clear—are all seen from the perspective of a ghoul.

Suitable for children 6 years old and above, this is a fun way for children to easily return to learning mode through a stupid and weird character that can stimulate imagination.

Book for parents

Parents may also suffer from back-to-school anxiety, so for our reward reading this week, we have books to help adults easily return to school in their daily lives. No more rushing to find sports socks on Monday morning or frantically searching for lunch box ideas on the Internet on Wednesday night.

Home Editing Workbook: Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin’s Guide to Organizing and Achieving Housing Goals

The stars of the Netflix series have published several books “Get Organized with The Home Edit”. But Shearer and Teplin’s first book is indeed the starting point for anyone beginning to organize a journey. The two’s iconic finishing method is not only easy to implement, but also fun. The room-to-room guide focuses on arranging everything in a practical and aesthetic way.

This book is full of beautiful photos and is very suitable for use as a coffee table book. The only danger is that after completing this process at home, you will be eager to get their next book.

Annabel Carmel’s “Busy Mom” ​​Recipe

One hundred recipes suitable for the family are guaranteed to make the life of a busy mom (or dad) easier. short time? Choose a recipe from a chapter of 20 minutes or less. Didn’t order groceries? Choose something from the pantry recipe. Feel lazy? It’s time to thaw a meal that was prepared in advance. Of course, there is a whole section devoted to snacks and lunch box ideas.

Annabel Karmel enjoys a high reputation among her parents, and her books for babies and toddlers are on the shelves of many families. This series of simple and delicious recipes is a must-have for those with school-age children to get rid of the pain of meal planning.

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