Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can't Go to School!

Written by Christina Geist · Illustrated by Tim Bowers

Book #2 in the Growing with Buddy series

Grown-ups beg to join kids at school, but only kids and teachers are allowed!

3.4/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a typical school morning, kids face an unexpected twist: their parents, grandma, and even the dog plead to join them at school. With Dad tying his shoes and Mom sporting a new backpack, they all want in. But school is a special place just for kids and teachers! This playful tale turns the tables, making school an exclusive adventure that only children can experience. Will the grown-ups ever understand? Dive into this lively story that transforms school jitters into excitement and laughter, perfect for easing back-to-school nerves.

From the publisher

This fun role-reversal picture book will help reluctant students get excited to go back to school! It’s just another school morning…until Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even Bow-wow the dog BEG the kids to let them come to school, too! Dad can tie his own shoes–why can’t he come? Mom is all ready with her brand-new backpack–she’s allowed, right? No! Only kids and teachers! Christina Geist’s warm, interactive story is the perfect tool for parents of kids who are reluctant or nervous about going to school. The fun refrain–“Sorry, grown-ups! You can’t go to school! Only kids and teachers! Only kids and teachers!”–brilliantly paints school as something exclusive and desirable…which kids can access! Tim Bowers’s lively illustrations enhance the fun and heighten the hilarity. This is sure to be a back-to-school classic in many families and classrooms!

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