Book Guide:
May, 2025
Spring is all about change—goodbyes turning into new hellos, and fresh starts blooming all around us. These stories remind us that just like the seasons, we’re always growing and moving forward.
Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
This sweet story follows two friends as they navigate the ups and downs of change, showing how every goodbye can lead to a new hello. Through simple, heartfelt moments, it reminds readers that transitions—whether small daily ones or big life changes—are a natural part of growing up.
As teachers and parents know, the end of the school year brings its own share of tough goodbyes. Students say farewell to friends they’ve seen every day, to teachers who’ve guided them, and to the comfort of a familiar routine. It’s a huge transition, one that can stir up a lot of emotions. That’s why this book is such a powerful tool: it helps kids understand that while goodbyes are hard, they also make room for new beginnings.
Perfect for guiding end-of-year conversations, this story validates children’s feelings while also showing them the hope and beauty waiting on the other side of change. A gentle, playful way to help kids see that with every goodbye comes the promise of a new hello.
My Dad Use To Be So Cool
My Dad Used to Be Cool is a witty and heartwarming look at how life changes once kids come into the picture. For all of the’90s kids who grew up blasting Green Day and living for late nights, this book hits especially close to home. Suddenly, the punk rock band is traded for soccer practice drop-offs, the loud music becomes loud little voices, and those long nights turn into early mornings with mini-messes waiting for you.
It’s a reminder that when you become a parent, you step into the role of “designated adult”—responsible, steady, and often a little sleep-deprived. And yet, through the eyes of a child, those sacrifices don’t make you less cool. In fact, they reveal a new kind of cool: the kind that comes from love, care, and being present for all the small, everyday adventures.
For the little boy in this story, Dad may not look like a rockstar anymore, but he’s still the coolest guy around—just in a different, deeper way.
Wherever You Go
Wherever You Go is not just a book about roads these friends take—it’s about resilience, connection, and the hope of what comes next. A truly moving way to end a school year and inspire young travelers on their next journey.As a teacher, I save this book for the very last read-aloud of the school year. It is the perfect story to help my students reflect on the journey we’ve shared together and to prepare them for the new road ahead. We look back at what we’ve learned, say our goodbyes, and then turn our hearts toward the future. I want my students to understand that, though our roads may now separate, we remain connected by the experiences we’ve shared. And as they step into summer and beyond, a new road is waiting for them on the other side.