When Will I Read?

Reach for this book when your child is starting first grade and feels a sense of failure or impatience because they cannot yet read 'real' books. It speaks directly to the child who equates reading with being a grown up and feels left behind by the slow pace of learning. The story follows Jim, a young boy who is so focused on the goal of reading that he misses the progress he is already making. This gentle, classic school story validates the frustration of waiting while boosting a child's self confidence. It helps children realize that literacy is a journey involving many small signs, labels, and moments of understanding. It is a perfect choice for calming back to school nerves and reframing the learning process as something that is already happening every day.