Marshal Armstrong is New to Our School by David Mackintosh Alessandri and Dawson use colors to great effect, illustrating the differences between Spanish and English to Isabel and underscoring her frustration and embarrassment, as well as her joy when she finally connects with a classmate through her drawing. In this sweet story, Isabel is not only the new kid at school-unsure what “morning exercises” are and feeling like there’s no room for her at story time, but also nervous about attending a class where everyone speaks English. Isabel and her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri, illustrated by Courtney Dawson Perkins highlights so well the feeling of being “stuck” between two cultures, and of missing a faraway home while coming to love a new community. The words have a lovely rhythm, and the pictures-especially those of Shanti’s home and family-have so much warmth. This is such a beautifully written and illustrated book about a little girl moving from one country to another. Picture Books About Being the New Kid Home Is In Between by Mitali Perkins, Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu To enter, please use the Rafflecopter at the bottom. We are giving away Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome. Here are five wonderful books that tackle the many trials that come with being a newcomer!

Most kids will experience being the New Kid at some point or another, whether it’s because they’ve moved to a new town or because they’ve joined a new sports team. But no matter what she does, she can’t make the connection she wants! It isn’t until she comes up with an out-of-the-box idea-and experiences some nerve-wracking jitters of her own-that she finally succeeds in making her classmate feel comfortable in his new school.Īmy Wu and the Warm Welcomeby Kat Zhang, illustrated by Charlene ChuaĪmy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illustrated follow-up picture book to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.

In the latest Amy Wu book, Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome, Amy tries her hardest to welcome a new boy to her class.

Please welcome Kat Zhang with her picture book list about being the new kid.

Childrens books about fresh starts