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A social emotional picture book to help elementary teachers in welcoming a new student and building classroom community.

From Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke -- author and illustrator of the 5 books in the The Classroom Community Collection, including the #1 bestselling Our Class is a Family -- comes We're So Happy You're Here: A Warm Welcome for Our New Student.

Starting at a new school can incite many different emotions- excitement, nervousness, and uncertainty. This classroom read-aloud supports elementary teachers in helping to create a smooth transition for new students who are joining the class after the school year has begun.

? Why teachers and parents love this SEL book for kids:


Validates any feelings a child may have about being "the new kid" in school


Gives new students a strong sense of belonging and acceptance in their classroom community


Inspires the whole class to play a role in making the new student feel welcome- showing kindness, empathy, and inclusion

? A valuable addition to:

• Elementary classroom libraries

• First day with a new student activities

• SEL lessons on kindness and empathy

• A collection of inclusive, diverse children's books

Whether you're a teacher looking for a new student read-aloud, or a parent looking for books about starting at a new school, this picture book is a helpful way of facilitating what is such an important transition in a child's life.

With its kindhearted message and inviting illustrations, We're So Happy You're Here is like a comforting hug in book form -- assuring new students that they are being welcomed with open arms into their new class family.

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  • Publication Date: September 15, 2025
  • Text-to-Speech: Disabled
  • Lending: Disabled
  • File Size: 70 KB

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