Worst Week at School

Reach for this book when your child is facing the Sunday scaries or expressing anxiety about a teacher who seems particularly strict or unkind. It is the perfect remedy for the first-week-back jitters, especially for children who feel like they cannot catch a break or are worried about making a bad first impression at school. The story follows Natty as she navigates a disastrous start to the term, featuring a grumpy new teacher and a missing classroom pet. While the plot includes a touch of magic with Natty’s pony, the core of the book is about managing the very real stress of school expectations. At 144 pages, it is an accessible chapter book for the 7 to 10 age range, offering a humorous and validating look at how to handle a week where everything seems to go wrong.