Teacher's Pet

Reach for this book when your child starts coming home from school worried about being perceived as a goody-goody or is struggling with the social pressure to act disinterested in class. It is the perfect tool for a child who naturally loves learning but feels the sting of peer judgment or being labeled a teacher's pet. Third grader Jake Drake finds himself in a social nightmare when his genuine enthusiasm for school makes his classmates turn against him. The story explores themes of embarrassment, social belonging, and the tricky balance between pleasing adults and maintaining friendships. It is an approachable, humorous, and highly relatable read for ages seven to ten that validates the anxiety of wanting to fit in while staying true to oneself.